"Evenings on a Farm near Dikanka": a brief summary of the collection

A person who does not know the works of N.V. Gogol in our country (and in the vast CIS), it will be very difficult to find. And is it worth it? One of the most popular masterpieces of the writer is "Evenings on a Farm near Dikanka". Even those who did not read the book, probably saw movies or musicals, based on stories from this edition. We suggest that you study the extremely shortened retelling of each work. "Evenings on a Farm near Dikanka" (brief summary) - your attention.

The secret of the success of works: what is it?

Of course, each person has his own tastes and preferences. But, strangely enough, this collection of stories is like the people of the older generation, and young people. Why is this happening? Most likely, due to the fact that Gogol was able to combine in one book mystical subjects, humor and adventure, and also - the history of love. Actually, this is a win-win recipe for success! So, "Evenings on a farm near Dikanka". A brief summary will help you understand if it's worth it to read the entire book!

Note that this book is a collection of two parts. Therefore, we will try in several sentences to outline what is being said in each of the stories.

"Evenings on a Farm near Dikanka": a brief summary of the first part

In the story of the fair in Sorochintsy, the reader can have fun from the heart, enjoying the adventures of Cherevik, his charming daughter Parasy, her admirer Grytska, enterprising Gypsy and absurd Khivri, Cherevik's wife. We can understand that love is capable of doing miracles, but immoderate libations and adultery eventually prove worthy of punishment!

"Evening on the eve of Ivan Kupala" - a story filled with mysticism and some dark romance. The plot unfolds around Petrusya, in love with Pedorka, whose well-to-do father does not particularly strive to give her daughter to a poor wife. But here, as a sin, to help the unlucky lover takes an evil force. Of course, not for nothing. The devil demands for his help a fern flower. Having committed murder, the young man extracts what Satan wanted from him. But it does not bring him happiness. Petrus himself perishes, and his gold turns into skulls ...

"May Night, or Drowned Woman" - a story about how pure love, courage and resourcefulness conquer injustice, even accomplished many years ago.

From the story "Lost Letter" we learn that even devils can be defeated in a card game. To do this, a little - with a sincere faith to cross the playing cards. True, it is not a fact that after this your wife will not start dancing every year, completely unwilling.

"Evenings on a Farm near Dikanka": a brief summary of the second part

And we learn that the Devil can saddle and fly on it, and courage and enterprise will help conquer even the most impregnable beauty! I wonder if it's only on Christmas Eve?

"Terrible revenge" is a story that is really scary! Still, how can you guess in advance that the father of your wife is a sorcerer? By the way, the story mentions quite real historical figures!

Also in the collection there is a story about how the ardent desire of the elderly relative (auntie) to arrange the personal life of a nephew (Ivan Fedorovich Shponka) can substantially change the monotonous and measured existence! Only in the best way?

"Enchanted place." This story tells about what kind of adventure you can get into, even when you're old. Eh, do not mess with the evil spirit!

Happy and merry reading!