The House with the Mezzanine

Interesting Facts

• The main character of the work is an artist who tells the story of his love for a girl named Lida.
• The story takes place in a village where the artist spends the summer.
• Lida and her sister Zhenya represent opposite characters: Lida is active and determined, while Zhenya is dreamy and romantic.
• The house with the mezzanine, where Lida and Zhenya live, symbolizes the way of life and social differences between the characters.
• The story raises themes of social inequality, love, and human relationships.
• The work ends sadly: the artist leaves without having gained Lida's affection.