Antonov Apples

Brief Overview

Antonov Apples by Ivan Bunin is a poetic work where the author nostalgically reminisces about his childhood and youth spent on an estate. The central image of the story is the Antonov apples, symbolizing the fading era of noble estates and peasant life. Bunin describes autumn days filled with the scent of apples, scenes from the lives of landowners and peasants, their work and celebrations. Through these images, the author conveys a sense of loss and sadness for a bygone time when life was harmonious and full of meaning.