Djela #14: Bajke o Italiji / Ruske bajke / Balada o grofici Elen de Kursi

Djela #14: Bajke o Italiji / Ruske bajke / Balada o grofici Elen de Kursi

Maksim Gorki

"Tales of Italy" is a collection of short stories by Maxim Gorky, written during his stay in Italy at the beginning of the 20th century. "Russian Fairy Tales" is Gorky's interpretation of traditional Russian folk tales.

"Tales of Italy": In these stories, Gorky expresses his admiration for the Italian landscape, culture, and people, while exploring universal themes such as freedom, beauty, and human suffering. Through vivid descriptions and a lyrical style, the author evokes the atmosphere of Italian towns and villages, highlighting the contrast between poverty and wealth, tradition and modernity.

"Russian Fairy Tales": These stories reflect the spirit of the Russian people, their customs, beliefs, and moral values. Gorky uses archetypal characters and motifs from folklore to explore human nature, the conflict between good and evil, and the search for justice. His versions of fairy tales are often imbued with social commentary, reflecting the author's commitment to themes of social justice and equality.

Original title
Сказки об Италии
Editor
Ivana Duboković
Graphics design
E.Stepančić
Dimensions
20 x 14 cm
Pages
272
Publisher
Kultura, Zagreb, 1948.
 
Distribution: 10,000 copies
 
Latin alphabet. Hardcover.
Language: Croatian.

One copy is available

Condition:Used, excellent condition
 

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