Shmelev IS, "The Summer of the Lord": a brief summary. "The Summer of the Lord": the autobiography of the novel

In the period from 1927 to 1948 he created this novel Shmelev. "The Summer of the Lord," a brief summary of which we will consider, is one of the most famous works of this writer. It was first published in full in 1948 in Paris. IA Ilyin and Natalia, his wife, devoted his novel Shmelev. "The Summer of the Lord," a brief description of which we will describe, is an autobiographical work. Through the eyes of a simple boy, he describes life in a merchant patriarchal family. Father Shmelev called Sergei Ivanovich, as well as Father Vanya from the novel "The Summer of the Lord." The content of the main events of the work is also autobiographical. It is known that the pious old man Gorkin, a former carpenter, was the educator of Ivan Shmelev. A hero with the same name and in the same role is represented in the novel.

Let us now turn to the brief content of the work. The novel "The Summer of the Lord" begins as follows.

Pure Monday

In the Zamoskvoretsky house belonging to the father of the main character, the boy Vanya wakes up. Everything is ready for the Great Post, and it begins. The boy hears Vasil Vasilich, the old steward, scolded by his father. The fact is that his people had arranged the departure of Maslenitsa yesterday. They drank and rolled with the hills of the people, while almost mutilating the public. Sergei Ivanovich, Vanya's father, is known to many in Moscow. He is a contractor, an energetic and kind owner. Father after dinner forgives Vasil Vasilich.

When evening comes, Vanya and Gorkin go to church. Here the Lenten services begin. The boy's companion, Gorkin, used to be a carpenter. He is already old, so he stopped working. This person is now just taking care of Vanya, living "at home".

Annunciation

Spring morning. The boy looks out the window. He sees how the cellars are stuffed with ice. Then Vanya goes along with Gorkin for supplies to the Post Market. There comes the Annunciation. Everyone on this day must be someone to please. The father of the boy decides to forgive Denis, who drank the proceeds of the owners. Comes Solodovkin, a dealer of song birds. By custom, they all release them. In the evening, they learn that the father's barks were "cut off" because of the ice drift. However, the father, along with his assistants, catches them.

Easter

Next, let's talk about the events that took place on Easter, describe their brief content. The "Summer of the Lord" continues with the fact that in the parish church the boy's father arranges illumination. It also happens in the Kremlin. The festive dinner begins. The owners eat in the yard with the workers. New workers come to hire after the holidays. The Iberian icon of the Virgin is brought to the house in order to pray to her before starting the work.

Vanya, along with Gorkin on the Trinity, goes after birches to the Sparrow Hills. Then he goes for flowers with his father. The church, decorated with greenery and flowers, on the day of the holiday turns into a real "sacred garden."

Apple Savior

The Apple Savior - Transfiguration is already near. Apples are collected in the garden. Then Gorkin and Vanya go to the merchant Krapivkin on the Swamp to sell them. Apples are required a lot: for themselves, for the parable, for the workers, for the parishioners.

Christmas

Snowy frosty winter. Christmas is coming. In order to "glorify Christ," a shoemaker appears in the house with the boys. They play a small idea about King Herod. Then come beggars, which are served in honor of the holiday. As always, dinner is arranged for all the miserable. It is always interesting for Vana to observe various strange people.

Christmas tree

Here we have already reached the time of Christmas, describing the summary. "The Summer of the Lord," as you have probably already noticed, is built on events related to Orthodox holidays. During Christmas time the boy's parents left for the theater, and he himself goes to the people in the kitchen. Gorkin proposes to Wana to give credit, using "the circle of King Solomon." To each one reads the saying that fell to him. True, Gorkin himself chooses these sayings, taking advantage of the fact that others do not know the letters. Only Vanya reveals his cunning. Gorkin moves in this desire to read the most instructive and suitable for every person.

Epiphany

In the Moskva River, the water is sanctified at Epiphany. At this time, many decide to swim in the ice hole, including Gorkina. Vasil Vasilich competes with the German Iceman. They argue about who will be able to stay longer in the water. Both are cunning: Vasil Vasilich rubs himself with goose flesh, and the German with pork. The soldier competes with them, and honestly, without resorting to tricks. As a result, the winner is Vasil Vasilich. And the father takes this soldier on guard.

Maslenitsa

Next, the celebration of Maslenitsa is described by Ivan Shmelev ("The Summer of the Lord"). The summary of the events related to it is as follows. Workers are taken to bake pancakes. The bishop comes. Cooks Garanka are invited to prepare meals for the holiday. On Saturday, everyone rides from the mountains, and the next day they ask for forgiveness from each other before the Great Lent. All this is described in detail by Shmelev ("The Summer of the Lord"). The content of further events should also be briefly described.

Vanya, along with Gorkin, is going to "put things in order" on the icebreaker. The fact is that Vasil Vasilich always drinks, and the ice must be delivered in time to the customer in time. Unexpectedly it turns out that the day-to-day workers perfectly cope with this task without it. Vasil Vasilich very much fell in love with these people. Every day he drinks them with beer.

The Petrovsky post

The summer Petrovsky post begins . Beloshwiika Glasha, maid Masha, Vanya and Gorkin go to rinse their clothes on the Moscow River. Here, on portomone, there lives one guy, Denis. He fell in love with Masha and wants to marry her. Denis asks Gorkin to talk with the girl.

Holiday of the Don Icon

The solemn procession takes place on the feast of the Don Icon. It is about him that is told later in the work "The Summer of the Lord." The summary of the chapters only outlines the events in general, so we will not dwell on the details. Of all the churches in Moscow bear banners. Soon the time of the Intercession will come. In the house of Vanya salt cucumbers, wet antonovku, cut cabbage. Masha and Denis are thrown back by causticism. Katyusha, Sister Vanya, is born on the very holiday. And Masha and Denis finally get married.

Name days of Sergei Ivanovich and Gorkin

A surprise is being prepared for Sergei Ivanovich. Workers want to give him a huge pretzel on his name-day, on which it says: "The Boss is good." In violation of all the rules, Vasil Vasilich arranges church ringing when the pretzel is brought. Namedays are excellent. Sergey Ivanovich takes many congratulations. Pies are brought from all over Moscow. The bishop himself arrives at the house. Vasil Vasilich cries when he receives a blessing from him.

Comes Mikhailov Day. Now, Ivan Shmelev ("The Summer of the Lord") tells us about the celebration of the name day of Gorkin. Gorkina is also loved by everyone. Vanya's father greets him with rich gifts.

Christmas and Post

Preparations are beginning for the Christmas post. Pelageya Ivanovna, my father's aunt, arrives. It's like "fool". In the jokes of this woman lie the predictions. Here comes Christmas. The father is going to build an "ice house" in the Zoological Garden. Andryushka the carpenter and Denis tell him how to do it. It turns out just wonderful. Father is famous all over Moscow. Although, of course, no profit from this enterprise can not be expected. Vanya congratulates the "proud rich man", the godfather Kashin, on the day of the angel.

The boy together with Gorkin govet at the crucified week. Vanya does this for the first time. There are a lot of bad omens in the house this year. Gorkin and his father see sinister dreams. They dream, as the "snake-colored" blossoms - a terrible flower.

Palm Sunday, Easter

The Palm Sunday is coming. The coals bring a willow from the forest. Easter. Grishka the janitor, who missed the service in the church, was covered with icy water. Vanya and Gorkin go to the Kremlin on Holy Week. They walk here in the cathedrals.

Egoriev's Day

Egoriev's day comes. The boy listens to the songs performed by the shepherds. Again bad omens: the starlings have not arrived, the dog is howling Bush, the furrier has slipped a sacrilegious picture instead of a saint.

Accident with Sergey Ivanovich

Here already and Radunitsa - commemoration of the dead on Easter. Vanya and Gorkin travel to the cemeteries. Having stopped on the way back to the tavern, they learn the terrible news: Vanya's father "killed a horse". However, Sergei Ivanovich remains alive. But since then he has been sick all the time. Sergei Ivanovich broke his head when he fell from a rickety horse. After a while he feels better. Vanya's father goes to the bath. After that, he feels completely healthy. Sergei Ivanovich goes to Vorobyevka to admire Moscow. He again starts to go to construction sites. However, the disease returns.

Next, the prayer is Ivan Shmelev ("The Summer of the Lord"). The healer Panteleimon is brought to the house . For a short time the patient becomes better. Doctors say that there is no hope. At parting, Sergei Ivanovich blesses the children. It is clear to all that he will soon die. Sergei Ivanovich soboruyut.

Father's name day, funeral

Now the work itself and its summary are coming to the finale. "The Summer of the Lord" continues with the description of the father's name-day. Again pies and congratulations come from everywhere. However, these gifts seem a mockery to the dying family. Appears father to read the waste. The boy falls asleep. Wana has a happy dream. The next morning he learns that Sergei Ivanovich died. Vanya is getting sick at his coffin. The boy is sick. He is not able to go to the funeral and only watches the coffin in the window.

This concludes the summary. "The Summer of the Lord" is a work that is worth reading in the original. From it you can learn about the customs and traditions of our country, about its Orthodox culture.