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Major characters [ edit ] 1932. Illustration of the story of Morozko, Father Frost, by Ivan Bilibin. I’ll have a story,” said Marina at once. Her tone was light, but her eyes were dark. Dunya gave her a sharp glance. The wind sobbed outside. “Tell the story of Frost, Dunyashka. Tell us of the frost-demon, the winter-king Karachun. He is abroad tonight, and angry at the thaw.” Tufnell, Nicholas (January 24, 2018). "Katherine Arden: It's a great time for female fantasy writers". CNET. KA: I live in Vermont just at present, where I promised myself I would stay and not budge until I’d finished my second novel! I’ve done that now, and so I am eyeing the horizon a bit. You never know. Norway next, maybe? Bali? My absolute favorite thing about being a writer is that you can live wherever you want. Early in the class, we studied Slavic folklore, including household spirits like the domovoi. We also examined the notion that Slavic paganism never really disappeared from the Russian countryside after the arrival of Christianity; rather they coexisted, with some friction, for centuries. I was fascinated by the tensions inherent in such a system, as well as the notion of a complicated magical world interacting so subtly with the real one. I decided that I wanted to explore these notions in the context of a novel. I did my research, as one does, in libraries and online. I have also amassed a small library of obscure academic texts on such topics as medieval Russian sexual mores, magical practices, and farming implements.

Utterly bewitching . . . a lush narrative . . . an immersive, earthy story of folk magic, faith, and hubris, peopled with vivid, dynamic characters, particularly clever, brave Vasya, who outsmarts men and demons alike to save her family.” — Booklist(starred review) Marina Ivanovna sank onto her stool, drawing it nearer the blaze. Alyosha, still clasped in her arms, wound both fists around her braid. She trembled, though it was not obvious under her heavy clothes. “Pray the wretched ewe delivers tonight,” she said. “Otherwise I fear we shall never see your father again. Are you telling stories, Dunya?”What are some parallels between Vasya and her stepmother? What are some key differences between them? Why does Anna hate Vasya so much? Vasya has befriended three sprites and sits with them up in the trees when father Konstantin arrives on their property. Konstantin ask Pyotr for dyes to make paint so he can work on his icons. Pyotr says Vasya will show him where the plants he needs are. They go out before dawn the next morning, and Konstantin can’t help but be fascinated by the girl. She even eventually gets him to tell her how Sasha and Olga are doing. That night, Konstantin see someone sneak into the church from his window. He goes out to see who it is. It’s Anna. Konstantin is really shaking up the church life in Vasya’s area. He’s appealing to everyone’s conscience and asking them to stop worshiping the house spirits, too. Vasya seems to be the only one who disagrees with him. She’s not happy that everyone is changing their mind. Anna tries to beat this dissidence out of her. Pyotr tries to reproach Anna for doing this, but Vasya begins to escape it by spending most of her time in the woods. And her brother tries to watch to make sure she’s never alone with Anna.

Who do you think is to blame for the suffering Vasya’s village of Lesnaya Zemlya faces: Konstantin? The villagers for neglecting their offerings to the demons? Anna for rejecting her second sight and punishing Vasya for hers? Metropolitan Aleksei for sending Anna and Konstantin to the village? Pyotr for allowing such misery to befall his village? Is the blame shared? Was the fate of the village inevitable? Vasilisa and her family live on the edge of the Russian wilderness. Vasilisa’s father rules these lands, and her mother died giving birth to her, knowing that she was special. Vasilisa was raised by her mother’s nursemaid, who is constantly telling her fairy tales that most Russians fear, but Vasilisa loves. Little Alyosha stood on his stool and waved his arms, the better to be heard over his bigger siblings, and Pyotr’s boarhound raised its big, scarred head at the commotion. And indeed, crops begin to fail, evil creatures of the forest creep nearer, and misfortune stalks the village. All the while, Vasilisa's stepmother grows ever harsher in her determination to groom her rebellious stepdaughter for either marriage or confinement in a convent. Every time you take one path, you must live with the memory of the other: of a life left unchosen. Decide as seems best, one course or the other; each way will have its bitter with its sweet.”It is also a coming of age story for the family as they must make decisions that will influence them individually, as a family, and their community. Rusalka: a water spirit that can be found around lakes. They come in the form of women and their aim is mainly to entice men. In the novel, the rusalka is the first creature to warn Vasya of the priest's danger to the way of life of the villagers. [7] Mason, Everdeen (January 5, 2017). " 'The Bear and the Nightingale' and other fantasy and science fiction books to read". The Washington Post . Retrieved October 23, 2018. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. "Domovoy Slavic religion". Encyclopaedia Britannica. {{ cite web}}: |last1= has generic name ( help)

You are too attached to things as they are,” said Morozko, combing the mare’s withers. He glanced down idly. “You must allow things to be what best suits your purpose. And then they will.” The Bear and the Nightingale was a finalist for the Locus Award, and Arden received nominations for the John W. Campbell Award. The full trilogy was a finalist for the Hugo Award for Best Series. [3] Synopsis [ edit ] Plot [ edit ]

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Utterly bewitching . . . a lush narrative . . . an immersive, earthy story of folk magic, faith, and hubris, peopled with vivid, dynamic characters, particularly clever, brave Vasya, who outsmarts men and demons alike to save her family.” — Booklist (starred review)

Anna is miserable in her new home. She sees demons everywhere just like she did in Moscow, but here the demons stare at her. She only feels safe in the church. Arden’s debut novel has the cadence of a beautiful fairy tale but is darker and more lyrical.” — The Washington PostVasilisa Petrovna is an unforgettable heroine determined to forge her own path. Her gifts and her courage have drawn the attention of Morozko, the winter-king, but it is too soon to know if this connection will prove a blessing or a curse. It’s a character driven story that has a huge fairytale vibe to it. Although the pacing was slow and there’s not much action in the book, I was still hooked to the plot because I really enjoyed seeing Vasya growing up from a wild kid to a strong young woman. People who love character driven plots will definitely love this book. The culture, religion, the exotic wintry setting, and the supernatural elements are the other aspects that held my interest. The religious theme seemed a bit too much sometimes but I didn’t mind it. The story was told in third person pov and I’m glad that we get to enjoy the story from different perspectives. The world building was totally stunning! I totally fell in love with the beautiful scenery the author has created. Her vivid and lyrical writing style will take you to her enchanting imaginary world filled with magic and adventure.

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