Publisher's Synopsis
Taras Bulba is a historical novel by Nicolai V. Gogol, first published in 1835. The story is set in the 16th century and follows the life of Taras Bulba, a Ukrainian Cossack warrior and his two sons, Andriy and Ostap. Taras is a proud and fearless leader of his people, who are engaged in a struggle for independence against the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The novel is a vivid portrayal of the Cossack way of life, their customs, traditions, and values. It also explores the themes of loyalty, betrayal, love, and sacrifice. Taras Bulba is a classic of Russian literature and has been adapted into several films and operas. Gogol's vivid descriptions of the battles, the landscape, and the characters make this book a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction.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.
