The Village (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Ivan Bunin
- First Published: 1910
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Social
- Time of Work: Early twentieth century
- Setting: Russia
- Genres: Long fiction
- Subjects: Twentieth century
- Locales: Russia
Characters Discussed
Tikhon Ilitch Krasoff (TIH- khon ihl-YIHCH krah-SOHF), a dram-shop keeper and an entrepreneur. He is bitter because his illegitimate child is killed accidentally and his wife cannot bear him any children. When his crops fail because of bad weather, he turns to drink. Little better than a brute, he is sensually aroused by The Bride, who does not respond but who finally impassively endures his crude seduction. He believes all people are like himself and judges them accordingly.
Rodka (ROHD-kuh), one of the peasants on Tikhon’s estate. He beats his...
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