In the course of reading he became more and more melancholy and finally became completely gloomy. When the reading was over he uttered in a voice full of sorrow: 'Goodness, how sad is our Russia!'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Reading caused deep sorrow and led to a lament about Russia's condition.
- In plain terms
- Reading made him sad and he said Russia is very sad.
- What can you take from it?
- Art can evoke deep national sorrow.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does literature affect mood?
- What is sad about Russia?
Another view
It personalizes a broad political situation.
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