A person who would not know the works of N.V. In our country (and in the CIS), it will be very difficult to find Gogol. And is it worth it? One of the writer's most popular masterpieces is “Evenings on a Farm near Dikanka”. Even those who did not read the book must have seen films or musicals based on stories from this publication. We suggest that you study the extremely short retelling of each work. “Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka” (summary) - to your attention.
The secret to the success of works: what is it?
Of course, each person has his own tastes and passions. But, oddly enough, this collection of short stories is liked by both older people and young people. Why it happens? Most likely, due to the fact that Gogol managed to combine mystical plots, humor and adventures in one book, and also love stories. Actually, this is a win-win recipe for success! So, “Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka”. The summary will allow you to understand whether you should tune in to reading the whole book!
Note that this book is a collection of two parts. Therefore, we will try to outline in several sentences what this is about in each of the stories.
“Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka”: a summary of the first part
In the story about the fair in Sorochintsy, the reader can have fun from the heart, enjoying the adventures of Cherevik, his charming daughter Parasi, her admirer Grytska, the enterprising Gypsy and the absurd Khivri, the wife of Cherevik. We can understand that love can work miracles, but immoderate libations and marital infidelity ultimately prove worthy of punishment!
“Evening on the Eve of Ivan Kupala” is a story filled with mysticism and some kind of gloomy romance. The plot unfolds around Petrus, in love with Pedorka, whose prosperous father is not particularly keen to give his daughter in marriage to the poor. But here, as a sin, helping an unlucky lover takes unclean power. Of course, not for nothing. Damn requires a fern flower for his help. Having committed the murder, the young man obtains what Satan wanted from him. But it does not bring him happiness. Petrus himself dies, and his gold turns into skulls ...
May Night, or The Drowned Woman, is a story about how pure love, courage and resourcefulness conquer injustice, even committed many years ago.
From the story “Missing Certificate” we learn that even devils can be defeated in a card game. To do this, you need a little - with sincere faith to cross the playing cards. True, it is not a fact that after this your spouse will not start to dance every year, completely not wanting this.
“Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka”: a summary of the second part
And we also learn that the Trait can be completely saddled and fly on it, and courage and enterprise will help to conquer even the most impregnable beauty! Interestingly, this only happens on Christmas Eve?
“Terrible revenge” is a story that is truly scary! Why, how can you guess in advance that your wife’s father is a sorcerer? By the way, the story also mentions very real historical figures!
Also in the collection there is a story about how the ardent desire of an elderly relative (aunt) to arrange the personal life of a nephew (Ivan Fedorovich Shponka) can significantly change a monotonous and measured existence! Is it only for the better?
"Enchanted place." This story tells about what adventures you can embed, even being in advanced years. Oh, do not mess with evil spirits!
Happy and fun reading!