The Dead by James Joyce — Review

The story "The Dead" is the last in the book "The Dubliners" by the most prominent Irish writer James Joyce. The author shows in this work the inner world of Irish people. Readers watch on as one emotion replaces another.

 

In the centre of the story is a Christmas ball, which is given by three sisters, ladies of mature age, to whom relatives and friends have gathered. The story takes place during one evening.  

Through the title of the story "The Dead" the author attributes it to the stage of human existence. 

 

This is a link to the text of the story:

https://blogs.baruch.cuny.edu/greatworks540spring2013/files/2013/03/James-Joyce_The-Dead.pdf

God's Thunder - Movie Review

Despite being an old back and white film (1965) - it is magnificent, soulful, with a deep meaning.

Gabin’s character is an elder misanthrope, who at the same time heals animals and helps mares deliver. The protagonist's wife, a wise woman who may seem cold-blooded and lifeless at first, turns out to be more of a kind person. The young heroine, Michelle Mercier, is a beauty with an easy character.

The movie creates a feeling of melancholy, with a cheerful mood. Even negative characters here do not lose heart, and the pacifying effect of the film is noticeable.

A Story Without A Title by Anton Chekhov— Reviews

The very short story with the title “A Story Without A Title”  by Anton Chekhov is an anecdote disguised as a historical legend about a wise monk.  He went to the city to instruct those lost and mired in sins. Three months later, the old man returned.

Among other possible conclusions, readers may agree that sometimes anti-advertising arouses more interest than purposefully praising the positive qualities of something.

 

This is a very funny work, thoroughly saturated with sarcasm.  

This is a link to the text of the story:

https://americanliterature.com/author/anton-chekhov/short-story/a-story-without-a-title

The Tent by Liam O' Flaherty — Review

In the short story “The Tent” the Irish writer Liam O' Flaherty described the circumstances when people are ready to help each other but their actions might lead them in another direction.

The author showed the features of human characters from outside, without expressing his own opinion. He stayed neutral and it gives readers the space for interpretation.

The story was published in the “The Oxford Book of Short Stories”. Here is the link:

https://vn1lib.org/book/1179853/587fec