Short stories from the Balkans by Edna Worthley Underwood
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"Short Stories from the Balkans" by Edna Worthley Underwood is a collection of translated short stories written in the early 20th century. This anthology showcases a selection of narratives reflecting the diverse cultures and experiences of the Balkan region, offering readers vibrant glimpses into its history and humanity. The collection features various authors, including well-known figures like Yaroslav Vrchlický, A. Von Vestendorf, and J. L. Caragiale. The opening of this collection introduces
"Brother Cœlestin," a story set in a gloomy cloister high in the Apennines, where the young monk, Brother Cœlestin, feels stifled by his ascetic life. Cœlestin is portrayed as a gentle dreamer, yearning for the beauty of nature that he can only glimpse through barred windows. The narrative unfolds as Cœlestin requests to accompany Brother Andrew on a mountain supply run, only to return with an unexpected burden—a dying musician. This act of compassion for the stranger invites conflict and leads to Cœlestin grappling with themes of duty, faith, and the allure of worldly experiences. The opening sets a mystical tone, underscoring the tensions between aspiration and confinement, thus engaging readers from the very start. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Translator | Underwood, Edna Worthley, 1873-1961 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 19015082 |
| Title | Short stories from the Balkans |
| Original Publication | Boston: Marshall Jones Company, 1919. |
| Contents | Brother Cœlestin, by Yaroslav Vrchlický -- Furor Illyricus, by A. von Vestendorf -- Easter candles, by J. L. Caragiale -- The journey, by Savatopluk Čech -- All Souls Day, by Jan Neruda -- Foolish Jona, by Jan Neruda -- The robbers, by Lazar K. Lazarevic -- Naja, by Xaver Šandor-Gjalski -- Jagica, by Xaver Šandor-Gjalski -- A pogrom in Poland, by Joachim Friedenthal -- A trip to the other world, by Koloman Mikszáth -- Fiddlers three, by Koloman Mikszáth -- The swine herd, by Walther Netto. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Short stories -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Balkan Peninsula -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 73663 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-73663-1 |
| Release Date | May 21, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 304 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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