Merime Prosper - Colomba
Colomba "is one of the most famous short stories by the French writer Prosper Mérimée. In this work, the cruel and proud Corsica of the 19th century appears to the reader with its harsh traditions and adamant code of honor.
The main character is Colomba, a young woman who, faced with the murder of her father, decides to avenge his death, following the ancient Corsican custom of blood revenge. Her fortitude and determination are frightened and admired at the same time, turning her into a symbol of indomitable will and cruel justice.
Merime masterfully conveys the atmosphere of Corsica, depicting its nature, customs and characters of the inhabitants. The story explores themes of honor, revenge and fate, showing how personal feelings can be intertwined with centuries-old traditions, turning the lives of heroes into tragedy. Colomba is not just a story of revenge, but also a deep psychological portrait of a girl whose passion for justice becomes her curse.
- By Prosper Mérimée
- Genre: Classical literature, novella
- Language: Russian
- Format: Audiobook
- Duration: Unknown
This audiobook captures from the first minutes and does not let go until the very end, immersing the listener in a world where old customs and personal feelings are intertwined in a deadly struggle.
The main character is Colomba, a young woman who, faced with the murder of her father, decides to avenge his death, following the ancient Corsican custom of blood revenge. Her fortitude and determination are frightened and admired at the same time, turning her into a symbol of indomitable will and cruel justice.
Merime masterfully conveys the atmosphere of Corsica, depicting its nature, customs and characters of the inhabitants. The story explores themes of honor, revenge and fate, showing how personal feelings can be intertwined with centuries-old traditions, turning the lives of heroes into tragedy. Colomba is not just a story of revenge, but also a deep psychological portrait of a girl whose passion for justice becomes her curse.
- By Prosper Mérimée
- Genre: Classical literature, novella
- Language: Russian
- Format: Audiobook
- Duration: Unknown
This audiobook captures from the first minutes and does not let go until the very end, immersing the listener in a world where old customs and personal feelings are intertwined in a deadly struggle.
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