Publisher's Synopsis
Taras Bulba is a novel written by Nicolai V. Gogol, which tells the story of a Cossack warrior named Taras Bulba and his two sons, Andriy and Ostap. The story is set in 16th century Ukraine, during a time of political turmoil and conflict between the Cossacks and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.Taras Bulba is a proud and fierce warrior who leads his men into battle against the Poles, who are seen as oppressors by the Cossacks. His two sons, Andriy and Ostap, are also brave warriors who follow in their father's footsteps.The novel explores the themes of loyalty, patriotism, and family. It portrays the Cossacks as a proud and independent people who are willing to fight for their freedom and their way of life. The story also depicts the harsh realities of war and the toll it takes on the soldiers and their families.Overall, Taras Bulba is a gripping tale of adventure, courage, and sacrifice that provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of the Cossacks and their struggle for independence.1915. With an introduction. Gogol is recognized as one of the greatest writers in Russian literature from the point of view of the imaginativeness and stylistic richness of his work. No Russian author has handled the wealth of the Russian language so well and his choice of everyday life as the basis of much of his work had a profound effect on the future of Russian literature. Taras Bulba is one of the character creations, full of life and vitality, that can speak for itself. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
