Література із розділу Foreign Books (Зарубіжна література)
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Almayer'sFolly: a story of an eastern river / Олмейрова примха. (English Library)
Conrad J.
"Almayer's Folly" is the first novel by an English writer of distinction Joseph Conrad (1857—1924). Its publication immediately made Conrad's name popular in the English literary set. On the account of this novel, the critics called him "Kipling of the Malay Archipelago". Even today, the book draws the reader's attention due to its unexpected reversals of the plot, psychological persuasiveness, humanity, author's deep reflections on a man's character, eloquent dialogues, colourful descriptions of nature, and life peculiarities of the Malay Archipelago population. The novel will assuredly be interesting for a modern reader as well.
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Hearts of three = Серця трьох. (American Library)
London J.
"Hearts of Three" by a well-known American writer Jack London (1876—1916) is a model of an adventure novel. Its plot is based on the adventures of a young New York millionaire, Francis Morgan, his friend and distant relative Henry and charming Leoncia — all of them are united by the search of Maya's treasures and romantic love. Dangerous wanderings through the Cordilleras, mystical prophecies, mysterious caves where every step hides deadly danger, stockjobbing intrigues, the insidiousness of enemies, and the betrayal of some friends — this is the way which the heroes of the novel have to overcome. The novel is very easily read; it arouses belief in genuine friendship, true love, and such people's virtues as honesty, courage, nobility, and self-sacrifice.
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Romeo and Juliet = Ромео і Джульєтта (мг) (English Library)
Shakespeare W.
"Romeo and Juliet" is a romantic and at the same time tragic play by the classic of the world literature William Shakespeare (1564—1616). An ancient legend about the young lovers who belong to hostile families forms the basis of the tragedy and has not lost its actuality for centuries already. Love raises Romeo and Juliet over the absurdity of enmity which they got by right of inheritance, ennobles them, changes their souls and, finally, reconciles two families. But the finale of the play is tragic. The hostilities and regrettable coincidence entail the death of the lovers. This death is a defiant challenge to the society which, behind the hatred and strife, is unable to see the grandeur of love.
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The adventures of Huckleberry Finn / Пригоди Гекльберрі Фінна (American Library)
Twain M.
"The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" is one of Mark Twain's best-known literary works. The story is devoted to Tom Sawyer's best friend, homeless boy Huckleberry Finn who runs away from his brutal father-drunkard to the desert island. Here he quite unexpectedly meets up a fugitive slave Jim — the noblest character of the book. They travel together on the raft along the Mississippi. Unlooked-for adventures and dangerous trials are awaiting for them, but unselfishness, kindness, and loyalty to friendship help them stand out in complicated circumstances. The book is full of profound respect for a man, love for life and teaches to live according to simple, eternal laws of justice and humanity.
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The Quadroon = Квартеронка (English Library)
Shakespeare W.
"The Quadroon" is one of the best literary works by the English writer Thomas Mayne Reid (1818—1883). The novel's main hero, honourable and courageous Edward, has just left the college confines and takes a journey to the South of America. Aboard the ship, he meets graceful Creole Eugenie Besancon. Risking his life, he helps her rescue from the shipwreck. Eugenie falls in love with Edward. But he, in his cherished ambitions, sees another girl. Who is she? What trials has the destiny stored up for him? The novel fascinates the reader with people's beauty, their deeds, the unexpected reversals of the plot, colourful pictures of nature, interesting descriptions of the people's life in the South of America, and evokes bright feelings of optimism.
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. The Speckled Band and Other Stories / Пригоди Шерлока Холмса. Пістрява стрічката ін. іст (English Library) (мг)
Arthur Conan Doyle
The proposed book is a collection of engrossing stories by the classic of the English literature Arthur Conan Doyle (1859—1930) about the worldwide famous detective Sherlock Holmes. It is the recital about a person who sees and hears the same things as the others do, but he notices much more, and makes conclusions which save people's lives, restore justice or simply settle disputes. Whatever strange the situation may seem, for Sherlock Holmes it always has logic explanation, that is why he confidently gets down to the most intricate criminal cases and makes them successfully out.
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The Speckled Band and Other Stories / Пригоди Шерлока Холмса. Пістрява стрічката інші історії (English Library)
Arthur Conan Doyle
The proposed book is a collection of engrossing stories by the classic of the English literature Arthur Conan Doyle (1859—1930) about the worldwide famous detective Sherlock Holmes. It is the recital about a person who sees and hears the same things as the others do, but he notices much more, and makes conclusions which save people's lives, restore justice or simply settle disputes. Whatever strange the situation may seem, for Sherlock Holmes it always has logic explanation, that is why he confidently gets down to the most intricate criminal cases and makes them successfully out.
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The Gentle Grafter = Шляхетний шахрай. (American Library)
Henry O.
"The Gentle Grafter" is one of the best collections of the stories by the well-known American writer O. Henry (1862—1910). The stories are united by the through characters — companions Jeff Peters and Andy Tucker. Both of them earn their living by small-time roguery, exploiting such human vices as meanness, cupidity, credulity, foolishness and vanity. The wonder of it is that the main heroes are also endowed with some positive features: the devotion to friendship, the ability to love, the observation of a peculiar code of honor. Sometimes they take the bait of the more crafty "colleagues" which endows the collection with special color. The stories are well written, filled with irony, humor, and hints; they thrill the reader and arouse bright feelings.
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The Gentle Grafter = Шляхетний шахрай. (American Library) (мг)
Henry O.
"The Gentle Grafter" is one of the best collections of the stories by the well-known American writer O. Henry (1862—1910). The stories are united by the through characters — companions Jeff Peters and Andy Tucker. Both of them earn their living by small-time roguery, exploiting such human vices as meanness, cupidity, credulity, foolishness and vanity. The wonder of it is that the main heroes are also endowed with some positive features: the devotion to friendship, the ability to love, the observation of a peculiar code of honor. Sometimes they take the bait of the more crafty "colleagues" which endows the collection with special color. The stories are well written, filled with irony, humor, and hints; they thrill the reader and arouse bright feelings.
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Hamlet, Prince of Denmark = Гамлет, принц данський (English Library)
Shakespeare W.
The tragedy "Hamlet, Prince of Denmark" by William Shakespeare (1564—1616) is one of the best-known dramatic works of world literature. Even among Shakespeare's masterpieces, "Hamlet" stands out for its exquisite depth, the intricacy of the contents and problems. The plot of the tragedy goes back to the ancient Scandinavian saga about vendetta. But in the image of Hamlet, before us there arises not an ordinary personage-revenger but a thinker, a new human being who tries to comprehend his time, his relations with his friends and enemies; and, as a result, he arrives at a conclusion that the world is imperfect, mercenary, and treacherous; and that there is no harmony in it which his soul is craving for.
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The chimes. The cricket on the hearth / Новорічні дзвони. Цвіркун домашнього вогнища (English Library)
Charles Dickens
"The Chimes" and "The Cricket on the Hearth" by Charles Dickens (1812—1870) belong to his well-known cycle "Christmas Stories". The events of the first one develop on the New Year's Eve when the casual messenger Toby after his talk with the alderman begins to believe that all the poor people are bad ones already by birth and therefore his daughter does not deserve happiness as well. However, the spirits of the bells do not agree with him — the fairy-tale charms change the chain of events, and Toby himself. In the second story, the ideal family of the carrier has been described: he and his wife have a lot of friends, a little Baby, a songful Cricket and a dog, Boxer. Dramatic events caused by the appearance of a stranger menace the family's happiness. Still, the magic creatures come to their relief again, that is why this story will have quite unex-
Felix Ehrlich's painting "Christmas" (1889) was used in the cover design.
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