May Night, or the Drowned Maiden
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Summary
The novella "May Night, or the Drowned Maiden" by Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol tells the story of Levko, the son of a village headman, and his love for the beautiful Hanna. However, Levko's father opposes their union. One night, Levko encounters a drowned maiden, who turns out to be the daughter of a local landowner, having drowned due to unrequited love. The drowned maiden asks Levko to help her take revenge on her stepmother, and in gratitude, she helps him gain his father's blessing to marry Hanna. Ultimately, thanks to the intervention of mystical forces, Levko and Hanna receive permission to wed.
Date of publication: 25 September 2024
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Genre: Classical literature