Likhīe podarki: razskaz

Runova, Olʹga Pavlovna (Meshcherskai͡a),  1864-

A Russian-language short story set in a rural village, focusing on the dynamics of a peasant family as they navigate issues of inheritance, gifts, and interpersonal conflict following the arrival of presents from a benefactor. The narrative explores themes of family, tradition, and social hierarchy in late 19th-century Russia, with detailed depictions of daily life and dialogue among villagers.

Title

Likhīe podarki, razskaz

Creator

Runova, Olʹga Pavlovna (Meshcherskai͡a), 1864-

Published

Moskva, Tip. I.D. Sytina i Ko., 1890.

Full Collection Name

Russian women writers collection

Subject (Topic)

Short story
Russian literature
Inheritance and succession
Gifts
Peasants
Village communities
Interpersonal conflict

Keyword

Russian literature ; short story ; peasant life ; family conflict ; inheritance ; 19th century ; village life ; gifts

Type

Text

Extent

1 online resource (36 p.)

Archive

The Library

Note

"No. 89."

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Collection

Russian women writers

Source of Description

Record metadata augmented by JSTOR Seeklight AI, September 2026