Literature is a wonderful world that can be a refuge from modern chaos and disorder, or a door to the universe of fairy tales and kindness. In any case, books have always been an important part of human life. It is very difficult to imagine an adequate person who has not read a single book. Despite the fact that the Internet is crowding out print media, literature lovers will always be there.
Variety of literary genres
The literature is so diverse that it is truly breathtaking. A person, being at home, can visit different countries, worlds, eras and get acquainted with outstanding scientists, gods, monsters, ordinary people. The world of literature is huge, it is impossible to embrace it.
A wide variety of genres allows everyone to decide on priorities. In addition, many readers love the literature of a particular country or prefer some kind of time lapse. Literature gives every person the opportunity to plunge into the past, live it together with the heroes, and draw appropriate conclusions that can help in real life. Modern literature can also surprise you with its pearls, but how many treasures the authors of past years have left for us!
Books about dogs
Animal literature is a separate issue. Even a real acquaintance with the animal world will not be as complete as reading a book. The fact is that, in communicating with animals, we observe only part of their reactions, but the book tells about real events and explains the behavior of animals, their habits.
In addition, books about dogs are an excellent guide to the animal world and the opportunity to experience the unity of all life on the planet. How many children and adults cried over the works, experiencing the difficult fate of their favorite? Millions! The world of the book reveals those feelings that are usually "behind the screen", showing the pure soul of animals. Empathizing with them, a person learns to understand, love and forgive. In this sense, books about dogs are of great value, and especially for children.
Domestic literature
Domestic literature can offer readers from all over the world excellent books that are not inferior to the masterpieces of world classics. Comparing books is most likely stupid, because each of them is a grain of talent that needs to be seen and heard.
King Gabriel of Troepolsky “White Bim, Black Ear” was written in 1971. Despite the fact that the work already has a decent age, modern children and adults read it. It is worth noting that the book became popular among readers immediately after release. Moreover, the writer's creation has withstood a huge number of reprints, and has been translated into more than 15 languages of the world.
“White Bim, Black Ear” is a book about a dog who was completely devoted to his master. Ivan Ivanovich lived with Bim in his apartment alone. They got along well, and periodically went hunting. Ivan Ivanovich was an invalid of World War II. At a certain point, he is taken to the hospital because of a fragment in his heart that he received in the war. Bima is entrusted with a neighbor who could not keep track of the dog. The dog is completely alone in the street in search of his master. He gets to know different people who are described in the book through the dog’s perception.
Unfortunately, the dog meets not only good, but also evil people who abuse him. The situation is such that no one can shelter a dog for a long time at home. The yard in which the dog finds himself becomes his haven. But the angry resident of one of the houses slander the dog, as a result of which the dog is taken to the shelter. Soon, Ivan Ivanovich arrives for a long-awaited meeting with Bim, but finds a dead four-friend who was waiting for the owner until the last second.
Misunderstood domestic literature
Another pearl of Russian literature is the story of Georgy Vladimirov “Faithful Ruslan”. The book was poorly received by the audience, but withstood many publications abroad. It was also read on various radio stations, the book was translated into all European languages. Back in 1974, the story "Faithful Ruslan" was perceived by the authorities as anti-Soviet, which served as the appearance of general rejection by the public.
Foreign literature
Foreign literature can also present the reader with many good books and talented writers. Daniel Pennac is a French prose writer who is still engaged in literary work. By origin, the author is a Corsican. He spent his youth and youth in Africa and Asia in military garrisons - this is what served as the writing of the book “Dog Dog”. During this time, the young Pennak discovered the animal kingdom from a completely different perspective. Dogs helped Daniel his whole life, starting in his youth. He knew how to communicate with them as equals, they helped each other.
The book “Dog Dog” introduces readers to an amazing little puppy whom life kicks as he wants. Despite this, a small and purposeful puppy grows, going from a local dump to a Paris apartment. This path is long and difficult, so the puppy has to cultivate perseverance and help others in order to make friends in a world full of dangers.
"The dog who spoke to the gods"
Diana Jessup is a little-known authors in Russia, but she has written many books about animals that are still read. The girl from childhood was very interested in dogs, so in adulthood, he came up with a special training system for them. This system allows you to teach pit bulls to search for drugs and explosives in a short time. Diana Jessup is currently training dogs, she often works with animals from popular films.
The book of this author is a story about love and human cruelty. She tells a story, proving that animals also have a soul. A touching story from a Western dog handler, which will help to better understand the place and role of dogs in our lives.
Lassie
Eric Knight wrote “Lassie” in 1938. Such an old story still makes children and adults read out, penetrating the secrets of the animal’s soul. Eric Knight is an Anglo-American writer who has not gained much popularity, but has created a book that everyone should read. The history of writing the novel is very interesting. The author published the story in a newspaper, but he was so interested in the audience that Knight decided to write a whole novel. The book was well received abroad and in the writer's homeland.
The author talks about the adventures of Lassie, a tricolor Scottish shepherd who loves her young owner Joe very much. For financial reasons, he has to sell Lassie to a wealthy nobleman. The young dog does not want to put up with this, and makes several attempts to escape, which lead to nothing. The new owner of the dog decides to take her to Scotland hundreds of miles from her home. The loyal and brave Lassie decides to flee, realizing that she is surrendering herself to chance. Believing his instincts, Lassie is looking for a way home, meeting good and evil on her way, as well as making true friends.
Famous story
The story of Dodi Smith became known throughout the world. According to the book One Hundred and One Dalmatians, the American company Walt Disney made a full-length film, which for a long time occupied a leading position. The tape is still very popular with children. In addition, based on history, feature films and animated series were shot.
The story tells that two Dalmatian dogs Pongo and Mrs. go in search of their 15 puppies. The kids were stolen by the evil Cruella de Ville. Her plans are very insidious, so Pongo and Mrs. give up all their strength in search of puppies. The book tells about what two dogs had to go through before they found their offspring. The book also clearly shows how human cruelty destroys everything around itself, breaking any laws of morality. It is interesting that after the couple found their kids, 101 Dalmatians return home. It turns out that Cruella abducted many animals, and they all lived in her house. This is how a new large and friendly Dalmatian family was formed.
Stories from James Harriot
The best books about dogs cannot be listed. These stories touch to the core. For example, James Harriot's The Dog Stories. The author is an English writer and practicing veterinarian, so real facts and events always occur in stories. The book is very popular all over the world, so far it has a huge audience. Jame Herriot is especially popular in the CIS countries: the number of Russian-speaking fans is simply amazing.
“Dog Stories” is a collection of individual stories in which the life of dogs is spiced up with subtle English humor. The book is considered an excellent textbook of kindness, love and compassion. Despite the fact that the work is aimed at a youthful audience, the book is very popular among adults. Some of its chapters can be found in other publications of the author (“On all creatures - large and small”, etc.).
Everyone should read the best books about dogs, because they teach a lot. It is impossible to know the world in its entirety, if you do not understand animals. Leonardo da Vinci said that "hard to animals can not be kind." Many great minds of past centuries insisted that it is very important for a person to be friends and communicate with animals for their own development and the formation of a complete picture of the universe.