Roman Melezh Roman "People in the swamp" (shortthe content will be outlined below) - the most famous creation of the writer. Translated into many languages of the world, the work reliably tells about rural life in the Soviet era.
A little about the author
Melezh turned to the image of the GreatWorld War II, the post-war years, the description of the village life of the 20-30s. Many of his works are autobiographical, the writer very realistically and in detail depicts Soviet reality.
This article is devoted to one of the most famous works of Ivan Pavlovich - "People in the swamp", a summary of the chapters and parts of which we consider.
The novel "People in the swamp"
The novel is included in the cycle “The Polisskaya Chronicle”was devoted to the life of Belarusian peasants. The work was written in 1962 and became the most famous work of Ivan Melezh. The novel “People in the Swamp”, a brief summary of which we will consider, opens the Polissya cycle.
In the center of the story - Vasily Dyatlov and Anna Chernushka. And the work itself is the story of their life and failed love.
"People in the swamp": a brief content in parts. Part one
On the marshes stands the village of Kureni, practicallycut off from the world. The main character, Basil, goes to the first hay in his life. On the road, the cart of his family catches up with the cart of neighbors - Chernushkov, the boy decides to overtake them, but the cart breaks down, and they arrive on the meadow after all. At night, Vasily remains in the field along with Anya and Khvedka Chernushka.
Anna this summer did not know the end of her boyfriends,although many were afraid of her sharp tongue. Every evening, as soon as it gets dark, Vasily ran to the hedge of Chernushkov’s house, where Anna was waiting. On one of these evenings, they were approached by peasants and asked where the house of Ahrem Fungus was. They did nothing to the local activist, they only frightened him, but on the following morning Vaska was arrested.
Upset Anna went to her friend to shareheartbroken, but that house was not there, but on the way back she met the local youth and went with the guys. At the gatherings, the girl quarrels with Efim Glushakov, the son of a rich man.
The next day, Anna and her sister Khadoskawork with the Glushakovs. For two days Efim did not take his eyes off Anna, but the girl gives him a rebuff. Then Glushakov, annoyed, climbs to Hadoska. The girl in love with him is given for the promise to marry.
Rich in events and realistic novel “People onswamp. " The summary in Russian of its first part can be completed as follows. Vasily stayed in prison not for long, his fellow villager Kostik helped to free himself. On the way home, the young man hears the voices of Anna and Efim. Jealousy and resentment flare up in it.
Part two
Nikanor has a Kurenivtsi meeting, theythey want to drain the swamps, but eventually they come to the decision to build a dam. Anna also comes to the meeting. The girl does not look at Basil. On the way home, he catches up with Anna, but Yefim joins them immediately. Vasily understands that he is superfluous.
Vital and understandable events described in the novel“People in the swamp,” a brief summary only confirms this. Christmas is coming. Nicanor, who is responsible for the construction of the dam, is preparing for the assignment. Relatives from the neighboring village are visiting. Young people are walking on the street. Gradually between the visitors and the local quarrels begin to flare up, which turn into fights.
After the holidays, Nikanor collects Kurenevtsy to build a dam. Himself begins to dig a ditch. Until the haymaking, people worked tirelessly, but then everything stalled.
В августе началась уборка урожая.Anna worked first with her stepmother, and then went to the forest to get some berries. The girl saw Efim and followed. But Hadoska ran up to him, threw herself on the neck and said that she was pregnant. The guy replied that it was not from him and that in general it was better to go to the sorceress in Glinischi.
The events of the novel “People in the Swamp” continue to develop, a brief summary in Russian which you are currently reading.
Throwing Podosku with her nonsense out of her head, Efimwent deep into the forest. In the clearing, he found Anna picking berries. The guy hugged her, kissed her, but the girl broke loose again, having had time to hit the offender on the nose.
Rumors about Efim and Anna began to circulate in the village.The girl’s father, hearing the talk, went to her, but she replied that there was nothing. Chernushka calmed down. However, Vasily believed the rumors and, meeting Anna, called her. In response, the offended girl said that he and Yefim had everything in agreement.
Glushakov sent to Chernushka matchmakers.Yefim insists on a quick wedding. On the street, Anna sees Vasily passing by, wants to make peace, but does not dare. Vasily also has a hard time, but he believes that even without a wife he will be able to show himself, to become a good owner.
Part Three
To the smallest details reflected the villageMelezh life in his novel "People in the swamp." Summary of the chapters of the work helps to get closer to the world of the Polissya people, to understand their experiences, hopes and sadness.
Chernushki sent to the fair to collectthe right amount for the wedding. Trade is going badly, but Anne is helped by Larivon and Efim. Then they go to lunch together. Yefim brings Anna to the store and buys a handkerchief as a gift. The girl caught a glimpse of Vasily, and her cheerful mood immediately darkened.
In the village begins the redistribution of land. Glushak does not like this very much. At the meeting there were those who are dissatisfied with the calculations of the commission: many have found extra land.
The next morning, Basil decides to plow a pieceLand Glushakov, which was recognized as superfluous. He took a horse and began to work. Soon he was noticed by Efim, the guys started a fight. The gathered people barely managed to pull them apart. The next morning, Vasily's mother finds a black cross on the door of the house and asks her son to be more careful.
Hadoska again awaits Yefim. She is in tears and wishes the guy in the other world the same torment as she feels through it. He says that he will no longer approach Yefim, and he will never see her.
Wedding
The wedding begins, the bridegroom redeems the bride, and allgo to church, where the wedding takes place. They return home, the feast begins, Anna’s father gives Yefim a scanty gift — trousers. Young people go to the groom's house, the Glushakovs are not particularly happy about the wedding, but the festivities continue.
After the bustle of the wedding subsides, at dawn, the mother-in-law awakens Anna and sends her to care for the cattle.
End of the novel
The construction of the dam is resumed.And on Sunday, a rally was held on this occasion. Vasily tried to find Anna in the crowd of the assembled people, but he found only Yefim. The rally is over, and Vasily, along with Honey and Nicanor, returns home. On the way, talking about Anna. Vasily with incredible pain and longing speaks of a lost girl.
So ends the novel "People in the swamp", a summary of which was presented above.
