Nikolai Alekseevich Nekrasov - a new trend in the history of Russian literature. He first introduced the theme of the common people and filled rhymes with colloquial turns. The life of commoners appeared, so a new style was born. Nikolai Alekseevich became a pioneer in the context of a combination of lyrics and satire. He dared to change its very content. "Peasant children" were written by Nekrasov in 1861 in Greshnevo. The barn in which the narrator slept was most likely in Shod, under the house of Gabriel Zakharov (children recognize him in the work). At the time of writing, the poet wore a beard, which was rare for nobles, so the children questioned his origin.
The rich image of peasant children
The future writer was born in a simple, poor, but respected family. As a child, he often played with peers. The guys did not perceive him as the highest and master. Nekrasov never refused a simple life. He was interested in learning new worlds. Therefore, probably, he was one of the first to introduce the image of a simple person into high poetry. It was Nekrasov who noticed the beautiful in village images. Later, other writers followed suit.
Formed a movement of followers who wrote as Nekrasov. “Peasant children” (the analysis of which can be carried out based on the historical period in which the poem was written) stands out from the poet’s entire work. Other works have more grief. And these children are full of happiness, although the author does not have much hope for their bright future. Little kids do not have time to hurt and reflect on the unnecessary. Their life is full of colorful nature, in which they were lucky to live. They are hardworking and simply wise. Whatever the day is an adventure. However, children bit by bit absorb science from the elders. They are interested in legends and stories, even the work of the joiner, mentioned in the poem, does not shy away.
Despite all the problems, they are happy in their corner of paradise. The author says that there is nothing to spare and hate these guys, they need to be envious, because the children of the rich do not have such color and freedom.
Introduction to the poem through the plot
Nekrasov’s poem “Peasant Children” begins with a description of several previous days. The narrator was hunting and tired wandered into the barn, where he fell asleep. He was awakened by the sun, which made its way into the cracks. He heard the voices of birds and recognized pigeons and rooks. I recognized the crow by the shadow. Eyes of different colors looked at him in the gap, in which there was peace, affection and kindness. He understood that these were the views of children.
The poet is sure that only children can have such eyes. They quietly commented among themselves on what they saw. One looked at the beard and long legs of the narrator, the other at the big dog. When the man, probably Nekrasov himself, opened his eyes, the children rushed away like sparrows. As soon as the poet dropped his eyelids, they appeared again. They further concluded that he was not a master, because he did not lie on the stove and rode from the swamp.
Reflections of the author
Next, Nekrasov breaks away from the storyline and indulges in thought. He confesses his love to children and says that even those who perceive them as “low-class people” still envied them all the same. There is more poetry in the life of the poor, says Nekrasov. Peasant children made mushroom raids with him, laid snakes on the railing of the bridge and waited for the reaction of passers-by.
People were resting under the old elms, the children surrounded them and listened to stories. So they learned the legend of Valil. Living always rich, he somehow angered God. And since then he had no crops, no honey, only
his nose hair grew well. Another time, a working man laid out tools and showed interested children how to saw and chop. The tired man fell asleep, and let the guys saw and plan. Then it was impossible to remove the dust for a day. If we talk about the stories that the poem "Peasant Children" describes, Nekrasov, as it were, conveys his own impressions and memories.
Everyday life of peasant children
Further, the writer leads the reader to the river. The vibrant life is boiling there. Who bathes, who shares stories. Some boy catches leeches "on the lava, where the uterus pounds linen," another looks at the younger sister. One girl makes a wreath. Another attracts a horse and rides on horseback. Life is full of joy.
Father called Vanya for work, and the guy gladly helps him in the field with bread. When the crop was harvested, he was the first to try new bread. And then he sits astride a cart with a straw and feels like a king. The other side of the coin is that children have no right to choose the future, and Nekrasov is concerned about this. Peasant children do not learn and grow happily, although they have to work.
The brightest character of the poem
The next part of the poem is often mistakenly considered a separate work.
The narrator “in the cold winter season” sees a cart with brushwood, a horse leads a little man. He is wearing a big hat and huge boots. It turned out to be a child. The author greeted, to which the boy replied that he pass. Nekrasov asks what he is doing here, the child replies that he is carrying firewood that his father cuts. The boy helps him, because in their family there are only two men, father and him. Therefore, it all looks like a theater, but the boy is real.
Such a Russian spirit in the poem that Nekrasov wrote. "Peasant children", an analysis of their lifestyle show the whole situation of then-Russia. The writer encourages you to grow free, because later it will help to love your working bread.
Storyline completion
Further, the author breaks away from the memories and continues the plot with which he began the poem. The children became bolder, and he shouted to a dog named Fingal that thieves were approaching. We need to hide the belongings, said the dog Nekrasov. Peasant children were delighted with the skills of Fingal. A dog with a serious face hid all the good in the hay. She especially tried on the game, then lay down at the feet of the owner and growled. Then the children began to give the dog their own commands.
The narrator enjoyed the picture. It became dark, a thunderstorm approached. Thunder boomed. Rain fell. Spectators were running. Barefoot children rushed to the houses. Nekrasov stayed in the barn and waited for the rain, and then with Fingal went to look for hollows.
The image of nature in a poem
It is impossible not to sing the richness and beauty of Russian nature. Therefore, along with the theme of love for children, Nekrasov’s work “Peasant Children” glorifies the charms of life beyond the gray walls of the city.
From the very first lines, the author is drowning in the cooing of pigeons and the twittering of birds. Then compares the color of children's eyes with the flowers in the field. The image of the earth haunts the poet in the forest when he picks mushrooms. From the forest, he leads the reader to the river, where the kids bathe, because of which the water seems to laugh and howl. Their life is inseparable from nature. Children weave wreaths of pale yellow flowers, their lips are black from blueberries, which have gotten their teeth sore, they meet a wolf, feed a hedgehog.
The role of bread in the poem is important. Through the gaze of one of the boys, the narrator conveys all the holiness of growing grain. He describes the whole process from throwing seed into the ground to baking bread in a mill. Nekrasov’s poem “Peasant Children” calls for loving the field forever, which gives strength and labor bread.
The presence of nature adds to the poem melodic.
The hard life of Nekrasov children
The fate of peasant children is tightly bound to labor on earth. The author himself says that they recognize the works early. So, Nikolai Alekseevich gives an example of a little boy who matured early. A six-year-old fellow works with his father in the forest and does not even think about complaining about his life.
Respect for work is instilled in childhood. Looking at how their parents respect the field, the children imitate them.
Educational coverage
In addition, there is the problem of education in the poem, which raises Nekrasov. Peasant children are deprived of the opportunity to learn. They do not know books. And the narrator is worried about their future, because he knows that only God knows if a child will grow up or die.
But next to endless work, children do not lose their thirst for life. They have not forgotten how to rejoice at the little things that come across in their way. Their everyday life is full of bright, warm emotions.
Poem - an ode to ordinary children. After its publication in 1861, the whole rich world recognized that peasant children were wonderful. Nekrasov exalted the simplicity of being. He showed that in all corners of the country there are people who, despite their low social status, are distinguished by humanity, decency and other benefactors, which have already begun to be forgotten in large cities. The work was a sensation. And its relevance remains acute to this day.