Nekrasov, "Peasant Children": an analysis and summary of the work

Nikolai Alekseevich Nekrasov - a new trend inhistory of Russian literature. He first introduced the theme of the common people and filled the rhymes with colloquial turns. There was a life of commoners, so the new style was born. Nikolai Alekseevich became a pioneer in the course of a combination of lyrics and satire. He dared to change its very content. "Peasant Children" Nekrasov were written in 1861 in Greshnevo. The shed in which the narrator slept was most likely located in Shod, under the house of Gabriel Zakharov (children recognize him in the work). At the time of writing, the poet wore a beard, which was rare for nobles, so the children questioned its origin.

Rich image of peasant children

The future writer was born in a simple, not rich, butdear family. As a child he often played with peers. The guys did not perceive him as the highest and the master. Nekrasov never refused a simple life. He was interested to learn new worlds. Therefore, probably, he was one of the first to introduce the image of a simple person into high poetry. It was Nekrasov who noticed the beautiful in the village images. Later, other writers followed his example.

Formed a movement of followers whowrote, as Nekrasov. “Peasant Children” (an analysis of which can be carried out based on the historical period in which the poem was written) stands out from the poet’s entire work. In other works more grief. And these children are full of happiness, although the author does not harbor great hopes regarding their bright future. Babies do not have time to hurt and reflect on the unnecessary. Their life is full of colorful nature, in which they were lucky to live. They are hardworking and simply wise. Every day is an adventure. At the same time, children bit by bit absorb science from their elders. They are interested in legends and stories, they don’t shy away from even the work of a carpenter mentioned in the poem.

Despite all the problems, they are happy in their corner of paradise. The author says that these guys have nothing to regret and hate, they need to be jealous, because the rich people do not have such color and freedom.

Introduction to the poem through the plot

The poem Nekrasov "Peasant Children"begins with a description of the previous few days. The narrator was hunting and tired wandered into the barn, where he fell asleep. He was awakened by the sun, which made its way into the gap. He heard the voices of birds and recognized pigeons and rooks. By the shadow I recognized the crow. Eyes of different colors in which there was peace, caress and kindness looked at him at the crack. He realized that these are the views of children.

The poet is sure that such eyes can only bekids. They quietly among themselves commented on what they saw. One looked at the beard and long legs of the narrator, the other at a large dog. When a man, probably Nekrasov himself, opened his eyes, the children rushed away like sparrows. As soon as the poet lowered his eyelids, appeared again. Then they concluded that he was not a master, because he did not lie on the stove and was driving from the swamp.

Reflections of the author

Next Nekrasov detached from the storyline andbe thoughtful. He confesses his love for children and says that even those who perceive them as "low kind of people" still once envied them. In the life of the poor, more poetry, says Nekrasov. Peasant children together with him made mushroom forays, laid snakes on the railing of the bridge and waited for the reaction of passersby.

Under the old elms people rested, their childrensurrounded and listened to stories. So they learned the legend about Valil. He who always lived in a wealthy way, he somehow angered God. And since then he had neither harvest nor honey, only the hair in his nose grew well. Another time a working person laid out his tools and showed interested children how to cut and chop. The exhausted man fell asleep, but let's guys cut and plane. Then it was impossible to remove dust for a day. If we talk about the stories that the poem “Peasant Children” describes, Nekrasov, as it were, conveys his own impressions and memories.

Everyday life of peasant children

Next, the writer leads the reader to the river.There boils a turbulent life. Who is swimming, who shares stories. Some boy catches leeches "on the lava, where the queen beats the linen," another looks after the younger sister. One girl makes a wreath. The other draws a horse and rides it. Life is full of joy.

Vanyusha father called to work, and the guy withpleasure helps him in the field with bread. When the crop is harvested, he first tries the new bread. And after that he sits astride a cart with straw and feels like a king. The other side of the coin is that children do not have the right to choose the future, and Nekrasov is concerned about this. Peasant children do not learn and grow happily, although they have to work.

The brightest character in the poem

The next part of the poem is often mistakenly considered a separate work.

The narrator "in the icy winter season" sees the cart withbrushwood, a horse leads a little man. He is in a big hat and huge boots. It turned out to be a child. The author said hello, to which the boy replied that he pass. Nekrasov asks what he is doing here, the child replies that he carries the wood that his father cuts. The boy helps him, because in their family there are only two men, a father and he. Therefore, it all looks like a theater, but the boy is real.

Such a Russian spirit in the poem that Nekrasov wrote.The “peasant children,” an analysis of their way of life, shows the whole situation of then-Russia. The writer calls for growth in freedom, because later it will help to love your working bread.

Completion of the storyline

Next, the author breaks away from the memories andcontinues the story with which he began the poem. The children became bolder, and he shouted to a dog named Fingal that the thieves were approaching. Need to hide belongings, said dog Nekrasov. Peasant children were delighted with Fingal's skills. A dog with a serious face hid all good in the hay. Especially she tried on the game, then lay down at the feet of the owner and growled. Then the children themselves began to give commands to the dog.

The narrator enjoyed the picture.It was dark, the storm was approaching. Thunder rumbled. The rain fell. The spectators fled. Barefoot children rushed to the houses. Nekrasov stayed in the barn and waited for the rain, and then with Fingal went to look for the snipe.

The image of nature in the poem

It is impossible not to glorify the wealth and beauty of Russian nature. Therefore, along with the theme of love for children, the work of Nekrasov “Peasant Children” glorifies the delights of life outside the gray walls of the city.

From the first lines the author is drowning in cooing.pigeons and birds chirping. Then compares the color of children's eyes with flowers in the field. The image of the earth haunts the poet in the forest when he picks up mushrooms. From the forest leads the reader to the river, where the children bathe, because of which the water seems to laugh and howl. Their life is inseparable from nature. Children weave wreaths of pale yellow flowers, their lips are black with blueberries, which have been teared against them, they meet a wolf, feed a hedgehog.

The role of bread in the poem is important.Through the gaze of one of the boys, the narrator conveys all the holiness of growing grain. He describes the whole process from throwing seed into the ground before baking bread at the mill. The poem by Nekrasov “Peasant Children” calls for the eternal love of the field, which gives strength and labor bread.

The presence of nature adds a poem of melody.

Hard life of Nekrasov children

The fate of peasant children is tightly tied tolabor on earth. The author himself says that they will know the works early. So, Nikolai Alekseevich cites the example of a little boy who matured early. A six-year-old fellow works with his father in the forest and does not even think about complaining about his life.

Respect for work is instilled since childhood. Looking at how their parents respect the field, children imitate them.

Coverage of the educational issue

In addition, there is the problem of education inpoem that raises Nekrasov. Peasant children are deprived of the opportunity to learn. They do not know the books. And the narrator is worried about their future, because he knows that only God knows whether the child will grow up or die.

But along with endless work, children do not lose their thirst for life. They have not forgotten how to rejoice in the little things that come their way. Their everyday life is full of bright, warm emotions.

Поэма - ода простым детям.After its publication in 1861, the entire rich world found out: wonderful peasant children. Nekrasov exalted the simplicity of being. He showed that in all parts of the country there are people who, despite their low social status, are distinguished by humanity, decency and other benefactors, whom they have already begun to forget in major cities. The work had a sensation. And its relevance remains acute to this day.