Taras Bulba, and Other Tales
Taras Bulba, and Other Tales gathers six stories by Nikolai Gogol, with an introduction by John Cournos. The title piece is a short historical novel of the Zaporozhian Cossacks: the old colonel Taras Bulba takes his two sons, fresh from the seminary at Kiev, to the Cossack camp and into war against the Poles, where love and loyalty divide them. The collection also includes "St. John's Eve," a Ukrainian tale of a treasure bought with blood; "The Cloak," the story of a poor clerk and his overcoat; "How the Two Ivans Quarrelled," a comic feud between neighbors over an old gun; "The Mysterious Portrait," about a painting with living eyes; and "The Calash." The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first story is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Taras Bulba, and Other Tales
Taras Bulba, and Other Tales by Nikolai Gogol can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is Taras Bulba, and Other Tales in the public domain?
Yes. Taras Bulba, and Other Tales by Nikolai Gogol is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Taras Bulba, and Other Tales?
About 7 h 16 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Taras Bulba, and Other Tales?
Taras Bulba, and Other Tales by Nikolai Gogol is filed under "Short Stories" in the Vinteuil library.
