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Fewer and fewer people read books these days, especially the younger generation. Many people think that it’s easier to watch a film based on a particular work of literature, maybe easier, but definitely not more interesting. Books can be so fascinating that they are read, forgetting about time, so it’s worth giving free rein to your imagination and reading books from next list the most fascinating works.

“And the dawns here are quiet” - Boris Vasiliev

The commander of the 171st patrol, Vaskov, urgently asks the leadership to transfer non-drinking soldiers to him. The command, having satisfied the request, sends him a detachment consisting of five girls. One day one of his charges notices an enemy detachment, she informs the commander, and he decides to intercept. As it turns out, the Germans are three times larger than them, so Vaskov sends one of the girls for reinforcements.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Douglas Adams

Englishman Arthur Dent, together with his friend Ford (a native of a small planet), barely escapes from the Earth, which was destroyed by an alien race, in order to build a hyperspace highway in its place. They are saved from imminent death in space by the President of the Galaxy, Beeblebrox, with whom the friends travel on a stolen ship in search of the legendary planet Magrathea. Besides them, on the ship are Marvin, an eternally depressed robot, and Trisha, one of the few surviving earthlings.

"Alice in Wonderland" - Lewis Carroll

A girl named Alice finds herself in a country where strange events and various miracles occur. Chasing a rabbit, Alice loses her balance and falls into a hole, after which she finds herself in a room with many doors. The girl, under the influence of magical objects, constantly grows and shrinks to unimaginable sizes. In the wonderland, she meets many interesting, friendly and dangerous characters, some of whom help her, and others who try to execute her.

“Diamond sword, wooden sword” - Nick Perumov

Power in the Melin Empire is seized by the Orders of the Rainbow. An ancient prophecy says that soon Danu and the dwarves will have powerful weapons that they will use against people - the Diamond and Wooden swords. Having secured the support of the Gray League, the young emperor, in the hope of getting rid of Rainbow's tutelage, leads a bloody rebellion, but the attempt to destroy all magical orders turns out to be provoked by much more sinister and powerful forces. If the Diamond and Wooden swords come together in battle, then Melin faces inevitable death.

"The Alchemist" - Paulo Coelho

The plot of the book revolves around a young shepherd Santiago, who had a dream prophetic dream about treasures. The guy decides to take an unprecedented journey to Africa, but he has to go through many trials: losing all his money, becoming an assistant to a crystal merchant, meeting an Alchemist and even falling in love. As a result, he returns home to sunny Spain.

“Scarlet Sails” - Alexander Green

Longren was not favored in his hometown because he did not help the drowning innkeeper, but few people knew that he was responsible for the death of the wife of the former sailor, who was left alone with his daughter in his arms. Assol grew up and dreamed that a ship with scarlet sails would approach the shore and a handsome prince would take her away. The sympathetic guy Arthur, having heard about this story, decides to fulfill the girl’s dream.

"American Psycho" - Bret Easton Ellis

Patrick Bateman is an accomplished citizen, the guy graduated from a prestigious university and got a decent job. For unknown reasons, the guy begins to randomly kill people. The police are scrambling to find a brutal killer because they don't understand the motive behind this serial. At this time, Bateman, overcome with rage, takes pleasure in committing new terrible crimes.

"Anna Karenina" - Leo Tolstoy

Anna comes from St. Petersburg to convince her friend not to leave her husband, who cheated on her; at the station the girl meets Alexei Vronsky. Despite Anna's marriage, they begin a relationship, which her husband also finds out about. All attempts to save the family do not work.

"The White Guard" - Mikhail Bulgakov

The plot of the book revolves around the Turbin family living in the City in 1918. Citizens of the occupied city try to defend themselves against Petliura's army with their own volunteer forces, as German troops prepare to retreat. The commanders of the pens partially disband the fighters, realizing the hopelessness of the situation, while others organize active resistance and die tragically.

“The Battle of the Iron Chancellors” - Valentin Pikul

The plot of the novel is based on the history of intra-European relations, which were actively developing during the 50-70s of the 19th century. The central figures are Gorchakov and Bismarck - the chancellors of Russia and Germany, countries that find themselves in an unenviable place in the arena of world politics. With the help of various tricks, which is understood as diplomacy, countries try to achieve their goals.

"The God of Small Things" - Arundhati Roy

The novel takes place either in 1969 or 1993 in the Indian city of Ayemenem. The book tells the story of the difficult life of a simple Indian family in which opposite-sex twins Rachel and Estha were born. The novel touches on many topics that concern society: the caste system, the role of women, the position of untouchables and others.

"Great Expectations" - Charles Dickens

In the novel, the author describes the life and growing up of the boy Pip, to whom fate threw many challenges. He was honored to transform from a simple blacksmith into a gentleman, as it turned out this was possible thanks to the help of a secret benefactor whom he had once helped. Despite all the vicissitudes, the guy does not give up hope for the reciprocal feelings of the girl he is in love with.

"The Brothers Karamazov" - Fyodor Dostoevsky

In the wealthy Karamazov family, there is a constant flurry of passions and emotions. The father and brothers either quarrel over money or compete over a girl, while committing disgusting and sometimes rash acts. Events lead the heroes of the novel to a tragic denouement, after which they sincerely repent and try to find forgiveness for their sins.

"On the Road" - Jack Kerouac

The autobiographical novel tells about the adventures of the author himself when he and a friend traveled around the country. Moderate quiet life Sala and Dina were constantly changing trips, which brought the guys a lot of new impressions. Nose last trip Dean returns alone, leaving a friend with dysentery in Mexico. In the end, Sal finds true love and refuses another trip with Dean.

"Far from the Madding Crowd" - Thomas Hardy

After the young girl Bashteda inherited a profitable large farm, three suitors noticed her and started wooing her. Among them are Gabriel, a farm manager, Francis, a military sergeant, and William, a successful farmer and gentleman. Rivals fight fiercely for love while the girl tries to figure out who is closer to her heart.

The Witcher Andrzej Sapkowski

A young man named Geralt gains great power and responsibility. The guy makes a living by destroying monsters dangerous to humanity. Trying to avoid all sorts of political intrigues, he nevertheless gets involved in one of them, because he must protect the girl destined for him by fate.

"Witches Abroad" - Terry Pratchett

A humorous fantasy novel about a young witch who is willed to become Cinderella's fairy godmother. Magrat was given a goal - to prevent the girl from marrying the usurper prince. The young fairy's allies are the older witches, who together are forced to confront the powerful sorceress, who uses the power of mirrors and fairy tales against them.

"The Witches" - Roald Dahl

Witches exist and they roam freely among ordinary people. But the protagonist’s grandmother knows a lot about witches and even learned to distinguish them from people. The trouble is that these nasty creatures hate children and therefore pose a great danger to them. And the boy, together with his grandmother, finds himself in the thick of things at the annual witches' Sabbath, which takes place under the guise of an ordinary meeting of a small society.

"The Great Gatsby" - Francis Scott Fitzgerald

Nick Carraway is the voice-over author of the novel, in which he tells the story of his life and his acquaintance with the rich man Jay Gatsby. The mysterious Mr. Gatsby constantly organized loud parties in his huge estate that attracted a lot of people. But despite such popularity, he still fails to lure the only important guest to his house - a girl from the past.

"The Wind in the Willows" - Kenneth Grahame

Various animals become the heroes of the fairy tale. With the help of these characters, the author shows the reader a completely realistic picture of the morals of English society at the beginning of the twentieth century. A fairy tale about the life and adventures of animals teaches us to forgive, understand and help each other.

"Slumber Party" - Jacqueline Wilson

This story is about five girlfriends who take turns inviting the other girls to a sleepover on their birthday. After the celebration, the girls danced, tried on different outfits, swam in the pool and just fooled around. But one of her friends is afraid to invite girls to such a party, because her sister is very different from ordinary people.

“Winnie the Pooh and all-all-all” - Alan Milne

The fairy tale tells the story of a teddy bear named Winnie the Pooh, who is the closest friend of the boy Christopher. The guys constantly find themselves in some awkward situations due to the fact that Vinnie really loves honey, if he gets into the bees, then the boy has to save him. In addition to them, the story contains such characters as Rabbit, Donkey, Owl and Piglet.

"The Lord of the Rings" - John R. R. Tolkien

A group of 9 characters, including an elf, a dwarf, a wizard, hobbits and people, are trying to put an end to the bloody war. To do this, they must destroy by any means magic ring, giving enormous power to its owner. Going towards the goal, the heroes are forced to split into several groups, but this is only the first test on their difficult path. Enemies are hot on their heels, and around every turn the volunteers may face another danger.

"Brideshead Revisited" - Evelyn Waugh

The main character of the novel, Captain Ryder, by order of the command, transfers his platoon to a new location. How surprised he was when it turned out that they had arrived at Brideshead Manor. The fact is that the guy spent quite a lot of time here in his youth, when he was still studying, so Charles is overwhelmed by memories of carefree times and his old friend Sebastian, with whom he became very close friends then.

"War and Peace" - Leo Tolstoy

The author quite subtly describes the life of the Russian nobility before the start of the war with Napoleon and during the fighting. The plot captures not only the everyday life of the intelligentsia, but also the conduct of military operations. The work describes the characters of many main characters who, despite difficult times, continue to love and hate, they make new acquaintances and arrange their personal lives.

"War of the Worlds" - H.G. Wells

The events of the novel take place in England at the beginning of the twentieth century. Astronomers notice celestial bodies approaching the Earth that resemble ordinary meteorites. But it soon becomes clear that aliens from Mars are invading the planet. All weapons prove useless against the invaders, so sinister tripod machines roam the earth, destroying everyone around them.

“Wolfhound” - Maria Semenova

The plot revolves around a young barbarian named Wolfhound, a guy from the Gray Dog As a child, he witnessed the destruction of his settlement. The boy himself was then deliberately left alive, but was sent under the Gem Mountains to work in the mines. A long journey awaits him from slave to warrior, from thoughts to revenge.

"The Magus" - John Fowles

The main character Nicholas is a prominent representative of the English intelligentsia. Having started a relationship with a girl, the guy suddenly runs away to a remote Greek island, where he is looking for adventure and new sensations. It seems that for Nicholas the fictional world is much more valuable than the real one, but the owner of the villa where the guy began to live, Mr. Conchis, has his own views on the guy.

“Midshipmen” (trilogy) - Nina Sorotokina

The main characters of the novel are three guys who have become inseparable friends. Young midshipmen are honest, brave and ready to go into battle, defending their honor and interests home country. The guys are forced into a whirlpool of political intrigue and events. Now real adventures, battles and love dramas await them, and their comrades can only trust each other.

"Harry Potter..." (all parts) - JK Rowling

The story is about a boy who, under tragic circumstances, was orphaned as a child. And many years later, Harry enters a school of magic and, like his friends, tries to become a real wizard. But ill-wishers constantly make attempts on the boy’s life, because there is a prophecy that he is the only one who can defeat the powerful sorcerer Voldemort, who is trying to seize power over the magical world.

“Hero of Our Time” - Mikhail Lermontov

Grigory Pechorin is a young military man who is trying to understand the meaning of life. His fate befell many trials, the guy ran into a duel, he was sent into exile, he witnessed smuggling activities, fell in love, was loved and rejected love. But despite all the adventures, Gregory is in constant search of himself.

"Pride and Prejudice" - Jane Austen

The Bennett family has five daughters, but, unfortunately, it does not have much wealth, and therefore marrying at least one of the girls to a decent and wealthy person would be a great happiness for the father. And then luck smiled on them and two rich and unmarried young men arrived in the city, who became a good prospect for the Bennet sisters. The intrigue begins already at the first party when the girls meet young people.

"Gormenghast" - Mervyn Peake

The main character of the novel is a young man named Titus, who was born the ruler of the huge fantastic castle of Gormenghast. This event marked the beginning of great changes that threaten to destroy a rather ancient dynasty. Young Titus has to fight for what is rightfully his, but despite his fragility, the guy has a strong character.

"A Town Like Alice" - Neville Shute

A young English woman named Jane met a young man during World War II. And when it ends, the girl’s search for her beloved takes her to distant Australia, where, thanks to the large fortune she inherited, she tries to contribute to the economic prosperity of a small town.

“Garnet Bracelet” - Alexander Kuprin

On her birthday, Princess Vera receives a beautiful bracelet decorated with rare green garnets. As it turned out, it was sent to her by a fan who had been unrequitedly in love with the girl for several years. And soon after this Vera finds out terrible news that the guy committed suicide and perhaps it was his overwhelming feelings for her that pushed him to take such an unreasonable step.

"The Count of Monte Cristo" - Alexandre Dumas

The novel tells the reader about a young sailor who, by the will of fate, became a “scapegoat” in an attempt to marry his beloved girl, whom he also wanted to marry cousin. An unprincipled judge sentenced the guy to prison. But it is in this place that he meets a magnificent man who becomes an example for him.

"The Grapes of Wrath" - John Steinbeck

The novel describes events taking place during the Great Depression. A family of poor farmers is forced to leave their home due to economic difficulties and a long drought. Finding themselves in a hopeless situation, together with thousands of other people, they decide to head to California, where they hope to find work for themselves and provide their family with a means of subsistence.

"Wuthering Heights" - Emily Brontë

Mr. Lockwood, trying to escape the bustling city, moves from London to a provincial estate. A friendly visit to a neighboring estate greatly interested him in the difficult relationships between the residents. Despite all the secrecy, Lockwood still finds a man who reveals to him the whole truth about the difficult fate of the inhabitants of the Wuthering Heights estate.

“Two Captains” - Veniamin Kaverin

The novel tells the reader the story of an amazing young man who grew up in a provincial town, was left without parents, but despite the blows of fate, moved to Big city. In Moscow, love forced Sasha to go to great lengths to justify himself to his beloved, he becomes a real pilot and goes in search of information about the missing expedition of the girl’s father.

“Twelve Chairs” - Ilya Ilf, Evgeny Petrov

Having learned from his mother-in-law about the treasures that she hid in the living room chair, Ippolit Vorobyaninov goes in search of them, and Ostap Bender joins him to help. As it turns out, they are not the only ones who want to take possession of the diamonds; their competitor is the priest to whom the old woman confessed. On the way to what they want, treasure hunters face many difficulties and obstacles.

"Twins" - Jacqueline Wilson

A light ironic work that tells about the life of twin sisters. The girls are similar in appearance, but their inner worlds are very different: Garnet is a naive, trusting quiet woman, and Ruby is a desperate daredevil who is not afraid to take risks. Their life is full of adventures and difficulties, they learn to build relationships with their stepmother and try to find their own path in life.

"Day of the Triffids" - John Wyndham

The plot revolves around biochemist Bill Mason, who is one of the few people who did not lose his sight during an unusual phenomenon. In addition to the fact that the majority of the planet's population went blind, predatory triffid plants were released, which were bred specifically to obtain valuable oil. Like many others, Bill is trying to survive in a world of blind people and killer plants.

"The Day of the Jackal" - Frederick Forsyth

A criminal under the pseudonym Jackal agrees to the contract killing of the French President. Having learned about the impending assassination attempt, intelligence officers are trying to convince the commander-in-chief to abandon public appearances. In response to the president's refusal, they entrust the country's best detective to find out who the killer is, who begins to carefully screen out candidates and seems to find a thread leading to the elusive sniper.

Midnight's Children - Salman Rushdie

The author of the story is a guy named Salem, who was born at midnight, the very day India finally became an independent country. He tells the reader the history of his family, starting from his grandfather and ending with his son, and does not forget to mention the significant events that occurred in the country during this time.

"Jane Eyre" - Charlotte Brontë

Jane is an orphaned girl who is constantly bullied by her aunt-turned-guardian. Life changes dramatically when Jane is sent to an all-girls school, where she makes friends and feels comfortable. Having grown up, the girl gets a job as a governess at the Thornfield estate and falls in love with its owner, which greatly complicates her life, especially when she learns the news that he is going to get married.

Bridget Jones's Diary - Helen Fielding

Bridget is a middle-aged Englishwoman who keeps a diary, where she carefully describes all the events of her life. The girl is constantly trying to quit smoking, lose weight and limit alcohol, but she doesn’t succeed because she constantly finds herself in stupid situations, after which she relieves stress with the help of a sweet or a glass of strong drink.

"Doctor Zhivago" - Boris Pasternak

The novel tells the story of a military doctor who left his family and went to the front. There he met a girl with whom he fell in love. Together they went through many difficulties, but they had to part. Yuri tries to return to his family, but fate has other plans, and Cupid’s arrow hits him for the third time.

“The house in which...” Mariam Petrosyan

The author introduces the reader to the pupils of a boarding home for disabled children. All inhabitants are known only by nicknames, soon next issue, which graduates are very afraid of, or rather, they are afraid of the unknown located outside the familiar walls. The author makes it clear that there is a parallel world A house where its residents often disappear.

"House of Leaves" - Mark Danielewski

A book with an unusual labyrinthine plot in which it is easy to get lost. At first it seems that the plot revolves around a family who has moved into an unusual house. Then the story refers the reader to an old man who has been studying a certain “Nevidson film” for many years, and then to a guy who received a research manuscript about a strange house from this old man.

"Dracula" - Bram Stoker

Count Dracula is not just a rich aristocrat, he is a monster, or rather a vampire, who feeds on human blood. After a “dead” ship landed on the coast of America in the town of Whitby, strange incidents began to occur, the girl gradually loses blood and dies, after which she rises from the dead. And all these are the tricks of an insidious villain, who is opposed by Professor Van Helsing.

"Danny is a world champion" - Roald Dahl

Denny has the best dad in the world, he doesn’t scold his son, he constantly tells him interesting stories and teaches him every trade. But soon the kid learns the truth that his father is one of the many poachers who is rampant in the forest of Mr. Hazle, that scoundrel. Danny from the world of fairy tales suddenly finds himself in the real world.

"Eugene Onegin" - Alexander Pushkin

Eugene is a young and educated nobleman who is already tired of a bland life and is in search of new sensations. His dying uncle leaves his nephew all his estate and lands. And so Onegin goes to the village, where he meets Lensky and the Larin sisters. And soon he provokes his new acquaintance to a duel.

"The Woman in White" - William Wilkie Collins

Walter is a young artist from London who has been offered a good job on a large estate. The night before leaving, on the road the guy meets a girl dressed in white, he decides to help her, and she, in turn, makes some incoherent sentences. In a new place, he talks about the strange girl Marian, one of the inhabitants of the estate, and learns that she is a kept woman in a madhouse.

"The Horse Whisperer" - Nicholas Evans

Grace is 13 years old, the girl has not been able to recover for a long time from the tragedy that happened to her on a regular horseback ride. Her horse, named Pilgrim, seemed to become wild after that incident. Therefore, the girl's mother decides to turn to Tom Booker, a man who can understand horses. Annie hopes that he will help Pilgrim find peace, just like her daughter.

“Notes of a Hunter” - Ivan Turgenev

The author, who tells the reader various stories, is an experienced hunter. He talks about his adventures that happened to him during the hunt, about the people who met him on the way, describes their lives and way of life. And sometimes their stories seem completely incredible.

“Notes of a Young Doctor” - Mikhail Bulgakov

The stories tell the story of the life of a young doctor who practices in a small village. During his stay, he encounters complex illnesses, spends difficult operations and fights against illiteracy and superstitions of the village residents.

"The Green Mile" - Stephen King

Paul Edgecombe, while in a nursing home, talks about his work as a warden at a federal prison, where he had to carry out executions of prisoners. Soon, an unusual prisoner is transferred to his block, who has a supernatural ability, he is able to heal and Paul was able to verify this.

"Idiot" - Fyodor Dostoevsky

Lev Nikolaevich returns home to Russia again from distant Switzerland, where he was in a sanatorium. Suddenly the prince finds himself in a whirlwind of events, he is involved in the proceedings of who and whom to marry Nastasya Barashkova, whom several gentlemen want to see as their wives. Some people strive for marriage out of passion, while others strive for enrichment.

"The Name of the Rose" - Umberto Eco

The detective novel tells the story of the investigation into a series of murders that occur against the backdrop of church disagreements generated by Francis of Assisi's proposal to renounce worldly wealth. William of Baskerville and his comrade Adson of Melk undertake to unravel this tangle of secrets.

"Atonement" - Ian McEwan

Cecilia and Robbie are in love, but she is the daughter of a politician and he is the son of a gardener. They are not afraid of making their relationship public, but everything changes the moment Cecilia's sister claims that she witnessed Robbie raping the girl. The guy is sentenced to prison, but soon both he and Cecilia find themselves at war.

“The History of a City” - Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin

A satirical novel in which the author tells the story of the fictional city of Foolov and the change of its power. Basically, city governors seized power with the help of corrupt soldiers, and each of them was unique. One introduced reforms, during the reign of the second the townspeople had to starve, but there was also one that destroyed two settlements at once.

"Prisoner of the Caucasus" - Leo Tolstoy

Officer Zhilin serves in the Caucasus, when the guy goes to visit his mother, the Muslim mountaineers take him prisoner. The guy doesn’t sit idly by, he makes dolls to attract the owner’s daughter, hoping with her help to get out of captivity. He almost manages to escape, but because of a fellow prisoner they are returned back and now freedom seems like an impossible dream.

"The Captain's Daughter" - Alexander Pushkin

Pyotr Grinev is an elderly landowner who talks about the events that took place in his youth. About how his domineering father sent him to serve in the army and how he met his future wife, and then still the daughter of a simple captain. On the way to their happiness there was a military rebellion, the father's refusal to bless the union and the desire of another officer to forcibly marry the girl.

"Pit" - Andrey Platonov

The beginning of the twentieth century, the formation of the Red Power. The story talks about the construction of a common house for workers, which was never completed; instead, only a pit for the foundation remained. In the background of the plot is the story of a homeless girl who never finds her happiness. The dystopian work tries to describe the meaninglessness and cruelty of the totalitarian system.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - Clive Staples Lewis

The four Pevensie children are sent away from London to live with a family friend due to frequent bombings. While playing hide and seek, one of the girls, hiding in a closet, suddenly finds herself through it into the land of eternal winter, which the faun Tumnus calls Narnia, and it is cold there because of an evil witch who proclaimed herself queen. The baby comes back, but the other children do not believe her story, but soon they all find themselves in the magic kingdom.

"The Left Hand of Darkness" - Ursula Le Guin

The envoy of the League of Worlds arrives on the planet Gethen with the aim of concluding an agreement on the planet's entry into the interplanetary union. But he is not greeted warmly; the inhabitants are distrustful and hostile. Soon Ai and his like-minded friend Estraven begin to be outright persecuted and they have to flee, but their adventures are just beginning.

"Lefty" - Nikolai Leskov

Lefty is the nickname of a good craftsman, whom the Cossack Platov asked to do something unusual in order to outdo the arrogant British. The latter, in the old days, gave their ruler a tiny flea made of steel, and besides, it could dance. The current Emperor Nicholas I decided, in response to such a curiosity, to demonstrate to foreign masters what the Russians were capable of.

"The Treatment of George Marvelous" - Roald Dahl

Eight-year-old boy George decides that he can cure his grandmother's grumpy nature by preparing a special potion. To make sure that the recipe is chosen correctly, the baby tests the mixture on animals that, together with him and his parents, also live on their small farm. Testing the potion results in pets growing several times larger, and for parents such amateur activities seem like a good chance to earn extra money.

"Lola Rose" - Jacqueline Wilson

Janie and her mother are often beaten by their abusive father, but a sudden lottery win allows them to run away from home and move to London. To completely get rid of past life they changed their names, and Janie now became Lola Rosa, which she had chosen for herself. Soon there was nothing left of the winning fortune and the girl had to grow up quickly.

"Lolita" - Vladimir Nabokov

Humbert has been strongly attracted to girls for quite some time now. youth, he associates this state with childhood love. He soon got married, but his marriage did not last long. And then that fateful meeting happened, he became a guest of a widow named Charlotte, who had a 12-year-old daughter. Later they got married, but will it bring them happiness?

"Love in the Time of Plague" - Gabriel García Márquez

Rejecting the proposal of her childhood friend, Fermina marries a successful doctor who is passionate about fighting the plague. Soon the girl finds out about his affair on the side, which destroys her dreams of ideal family. After the death of her husband, Fermina and Florentino, no longer young, meet again and begin a relationship. They decide to go on a cruise, and in order to avoid customs checks, they hang a flag that marks the presence terrible disease on the ship.

"Little Women" - Louisa May Alcott

The large March family lives in times civil war. Their father is at the front as a military doctor. A misfortune occurred, the Confederates passed through their hometown and burned everything to the ground, including their house. Now four sisters and a mother are forced to go to another city in the hope that their relative will help them start their lives over.

"The Little Prince" - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

The little prince arrived on Earth from another planet, meeting a pilot in the Sahara Desert who made an emergency landing. He told him about his life and the adventures that happened to him on Earth and on his home planet. The prince decides to tell other corners of the Universe, but soon, following the advice of the geographer, he returns to the green planet.

"The Master and Margarita" - Mikhail Bulgakov

The novel describes the events of how the Devil himself arrives in Moscow along with his inner circle. They stage several mystical sabotages as entertainment. After a meeting with Satan, Ivan Bezdomny ends up in a psychiatric hospital, where he meets the Master, who tells him his story.

“Dead Souls” - Nikolai Gogol

Mr. Chichikov arrives in a town called NN, who stuns the local landowners with a strange desire to buy dead souls from them (the souls of deceased, unregistered peasants), with their help he wants to increase his lands. Despite several successful transactions, Chichikov stumbles upon a very unreliable person who can give him away and then his idea will fail miserably.

"Sofia's World" - Jostein Gorder

This novel is a matryoshka novel in which the reader meets the girl Sophia, who studies the history of philosophy from the letters of Professor Knox. In addition to her, Hilda is present in the novel, who tells the reader about Sophia and her discoveries in philosophy.

"Moby Dick" - Herman Melville

Ahab is a whaling captain hell-bent on revenge. Once, because of a huge white whale, he lost his leg and now. Having assembled a new team, he is going to catch up with Moby Dick and defeat him. Soon after the ship puts to sea, misfortunes begin to happen to the crew members. Despite this, the hunt for the giant whale continues, and now Moby Dick appears on the horizon.

"Pestil, Disciple of Death" - Terry Pratchett

A sixteen-year-old boy named Mor, by coincidence, becomes the assistant of Death himself. From time to time, she shifts her responsibilities to him so she can take a day off. Everything goes according to plan until More is given the task of transferring to the next world a sweet girl with whom the guy has already fallen in love. The student is about to break his mentor's rules.

"The Moth" - Henri Charrière

The novel is autobiographical. Convicted of murdering a man, Henri Charrière, nicknamed the Moth, receives a life sentence. While in French Guiana, he repeatedly attempted to escape, but each time, encountering various difficulties, he ended up back behind bars. Despite this, he did not lose his desire for freedom.

“We” - Evgeny Zamyatin

A Unified State of a totalitarian regime has been created on Earth. People here don't have names, just one letter indicating their gender and a number that follows it. The government completely controls citizens, right down to the intimate sphere of their lives. Citizen D-503 describes the established system in a message to the inhabitants of other worlds, which must be conveyed to them by the future crew of a spaceship preparing to leave the planet.

“All Quiet on the Western Front” - Erich Maria Remarque

The novel tells about a young soldier named Paul and his front-line comrades who studied with him in the same class. The guys voluntarily joined the army, but during the First World War they received such deep psychological trauma that those who survived the war, once in civilian life, were unable to adapt to peaceful life.

"The Catcher in the Rye" - Jerome Salinger

Holden is a sixteen-year-old teenager who, while in the hospital, tells the reader a story that happened to him last winter. It all started with the guy being expelled from a closed school, but he is in no hurry to go home. He checks into a hotel and invites his girlfriend to the theater. Soon he confesses to Sally that he is tired of the world around him and everything down to the smallest detail; the guy cannot understand the meaning of life.

"Tender is the Night" - Francis Scott Fitzgerald

Dick Diver, a talented and young doctor, while in Europe, falls in love with his patient and soon she marries him. Nicole has a good dowry behind her, they are building their own home and leading a very aloof lifestyle. Everything changes on the day when a young and charismatic actress checks into a hotel near their home, with whom Dick immediately falls in love.

"Oliver Twist" - Charles Dickens

The little boy Oliver was orphaned in early childhood and became a pupil of an orphanage. For bad behavior from there he was sent to work for a local undertaker. But the guy did not endure the bullying of the senior apprentice for long; he fled and headed to London, where he found himself under the wing of a petty pickpocket. After many unsuccessful attempts to teach the boy the criminal trade, Oliver ends up in the house of a good-natured gentleman.

"It" - Stephen King

Seven children realize that the brutal murders of children in the city of Derry are being committed by a terrible monster who has the ability to take on different forms. Having rallied, the guys decide to fight back the monster; they go down into the sewer and wound the monster, which soon disappears. But 27 years later, they again have to feel the long-forgotten childhood fear.

"Les Miserables" - Victor Hugo

The events of the novel take place at the beginning of the 19th century, when a convict released from prison completely changes his worldview thanks to the help of a good-natured bishop. Having changed his name, the guy establishes a factory and thus improves the well-being of the city, where he then becomes the mayor. But having stumbled, he is again forced to hide from the police, who consider his capture a matter of honor.

“P.S. I love you" - Cecelia Ahern

After getting married, Jerry and Holly lived in perfect harmony, but their fairy tale came to an end when Jerry suddenly died from a serious illness. Holly, heartbroken, was never able to cope with the loss and became withdrawn and distant. But one day a girl receives news from her beloved, who wrote her several letters in advance, thanks to which she must learn to live again.

"Perfume" - Patrick Suskind

The novel tells the story of a guy who was born with an excellent sense of smell. People avoided him because he was different from the others, but this gift is the only joy of a hero in a cruel world. Soon the guy meets Master Baldini, from whom he wants to learn the craft of perfumery. He is ready to create a magnificent smell even at the cost of human life.

"Peter I" - Alexey Tolstoy

A historical novel that tells the reader about the great All-Russian emperor, who tried with all his might to create a strong and powerful state. While still young, he understood the importance of reforms, but in order to implement his plans, he first had to compete for the throne with his own sister.

“Roadside Picnic” - Strugatsky brothers

The plot of the novel revolves around Redrick Shewhart, a man who sneaks into closed and anomalous zones and takes out valuable artifacts from there. These Zones, according to scientists, were formed as a result of alien races visiting the planet. People cannot live in these areas, and visiting them also implies serious negative consequences.

Lord of the Flies - William Golding

A group of children find themselves stranded on a desert island due to a plane crash. Among the teenagers, two boys clearly stand out and are aiming for the position of leader of the group. The guys hold fair elections and at the beginning the winner still has the opportunity to manage resources and distribute work. But over time, the group splits in two, as the second boy does not agree to be subordinate.

"A Tale of Two Cities" - Charles Dickens

Lucy had recently found her father, who had been imprisoned for a long time by the imperious Marquis of Evremonde. And soon the girl meets Charles Evremond, whom she is ready to marry and even receives a blessing from her father. Suddenly, one misfortune after another befalls their family, and it turns out that behind everything there is a woman who wants revenge on all the marquis’s relatives.

“Monday begins on Saturday” - the Strugatsky brothers

The author of the humorous story is a simple programmer from Leningrad, Alexander Privalov. During his vacation, the guy had to spend the night in a local museum, where he saw many wonders that local residents turn out to be commonplace. Soon after this, Alexander is offered a job at the Institute of Magic and he accepts.

"The Picture of Dorian Gray" - Oscar Wilde

A young and very attractive guy, Dorian Gray, becomes a muse for an artist who paints his portrait. Falling under Negative influence the guy transforms into a depraved and vicious rake, and all his “rotten” actions are reflected only in the portrait, which grows old instead of Dorian. The guy likes it, but after many years he realizes that this cannot go on forever.

"The Last of the Mohicans" - James Fenimore Cooper

The historical novel tells about the French and Indian War and about three Indians who decided to do a noble deed and save the daughters of a British commander. Chingachgook and his son Uncas last representative The Mohican tribe and their friend Natty Bumppo set off on a dangerous adventure.

"The Thorn Birds" - Colin McCullough

New horizons open up for the large Cleary family when their wealthy relative invites their father to a very worthy position. They move to Australia and then their only daughter falls in love with a priest, who also reciprocates the feelings of the grown-up girl. Their relationship greatly interferes with the lady of the estate, because she herself has plans for Ralph.

“The Adventures of Erast Fandorin” - Boris Akunin

A series of detective books tells the reader about Erast Fandorin, he is attractive, smart and possesses good manners, thanks to which it is a huge success among women. During his life, he changed many titles and jobs, but Erast has an incredible ability to unravel even the most mysterious cases. Despite luck and career In his personal life he is not so lucky; his first wife is killed in an attempt on his life.

"Master of Torture" - Gene Wolfe

The fantasy novel tells the story of a young Executioner's Guild apprentice who commits a serious crime but escapes a death sentence. Instead, Severyan is sent to the remote town of Thrax to serve as an executioner. The hero has a long and difficult journey ahead; he will have to face many unusual people and mysterious creatures.

"Stories" - Anton Chekhov

The author’s short stories touch on many topics, mainly relating to “ little man”, his everyday life and minor problems, the writer also touches on all other aspects of life: love, hatred, envy, friendship, childhood and so on. Each story has an essence, meaning, and moral teaching that can be read between the lines.

"Rebecca" - Daphne Du Maurier

A young servant of a wealthy lady suddenly meets the widower and aristocrat Maximilian de Winter. Their relationship develops and it comes to marriage. Soon the girl realizes that everything and everyone in their estate is saturated with memories of his previous wife Rebecca, even the servants are opposed to her. But the truth about Rebecca, which her husband revealed to her, is reassuring, but the troubles in their family do not end there.

"The Shining" - Stephen King

Jack has some difficulties with self-control, so being a teacher remains a closed topic for him for now. But after getting a job at a mountain hotel, he takes his family there too. Jack's son has the gift of telepathy and clairvoyance; the boy understands that the hotel is owned by a terrible otherworldly force that is trying to take over his father's will to commit terrible deeds.

"The Old Man and the Sea" - Ernest Hemingway

Santiago is an old fisherman who goes out to sea every day in the hope of catching something, but for 84 days he has no luck. And then, on the 85th day, a huge marlin gets hooked, but it’s not easy to handle it alone. For several days, Santiago fights with his catch, and now, when he has almost won, the blood of the marlin lures a school of sharks to the boat.

"Taras Bulba" - Nikolai Gogol

The sons of the Cossack and retired colonel Taras Bulba come to him after they have completed their studies. Together with them, the father goes to the Sich to show off his fellows to his comrades. And soon they, along with the rest of the Cossacks, go to the people's liberation war. Only the younger Andriy’s thoughts are not about the battle with enemies, but about the Polish lady whom he met shortly before returning home.

“Quiet Don” - Mikhail Sholokhov

The novel talks about tragic fate Grigory Melekhov and his family, who had to endure all the horrors of the First World War and then the Civil War. The hero of the book is an exemplary Cossack who rose to the position of general, but at the turning point of the Cossacks he rushes about and does not know which side to take, Red or White. Also in his personal life, Gregory is torn between two women.

“The Three Ages of Okini-san” Valentin Pikul

Vladimir Kokovtsev is a young midshipman whose service begins on the sail-screw clipper “Ekadnik”. After several weeks in the port of Japan, the guy returns to his homeland, marries and the couple has children, and soon he learns that his Japanese mistress also gave birth to a son from him. For more than two decades, Vladimir, already with the rank of captain, was forced to return to Japan, but during the war.

"Three in a Boat and a Dog" - Jerome K. Jerome

Three friends, during their next meeting, decide that they urgently need rest for their souls and bodies. The guys don't want to go to the village or a sea cruise; one of them comes up with the idea of ​​traveling by boat on the Thames and the rest support it. At the scheduled time, the guys get to the hired boat and set off. Their journey is supposed to be a lot of fun.

"Tess of the D'Urbervilles" - Thomas Hardy

Tess is forced to take all the care of the family onto her own shoulders, since their father began to drink heavily after learning about their belonging to the once famous d'Urberville family. The family lives in poverty; in order to rectify the situation, the girl goes to a rich relative, but there she finds only her son, who turns out to be an impostor. He fills her head with romance and seduces her, and the offended girl is forced to return home in an interesting position.

"Gone with the Wind" - Margaret Mitchell

The events of the novel take place during the Civil War between the states of America. Young Scarlett learns that her beloved is marrying someone else; in revenge, she marries before him, but her husband suddenly dies in the war. The girl has to move in with her husband's relatives, and she hopes to be closer to Ashley, her first love. Meanwhile, the notorious Mr. Butler tries to charm her.

“Ural Tales” - Pavel Bazhov

Based on various stories of miners and folklore of the Urals, the writer created tales about the work, life and life of artisans. Spirits of mountains, rivers, earth and forests, miners of precious stones and factory workers become the main characters of bright and instructive stories.

“French Lessons” - Valentin Rasputin

The mother of an 11-year-old boy is trying with all her might to send her son to the city to study, because she considers him very smart and wants the boy to achieve something in life. In difficult post-war times, the guy has a hard time. The French teacher, which is not easy for the boy, shows him kindness, but out of pride he does not accept food from her. The school director perceives the boy's frequent visits to the teacher as inappropriate behavior and deprives her of her job.

Howl's Moving Castle Diana Jones

Of the three sisters, Sophie is the eldest and has already resigned herself to her boring life as the owner of a hat shop. Mistaking Sophie for another sister, the evil witch turns her into an old woman. The girl leaves the house and after long journey she has to stay in the castle of the Wizard Howl, who is considered a ruthless heartthrob. While in a magical estate, Sophie hopes to lift the spell, and the owner of the castle turns out to be a sweet and charming guy who also wants to restore her youth.

"Jonathan Livingston Seagull" - Richard Bach

Jonathan Livingston is a seagull who cannot accept such a meaningless life as the constant search for food. He decides to devote his life to studying the art of flight and for this he was expelled from the pack. Loneliness does not frighten him, one fine day another reality opens up to him, a perfect world, all the seagulls who improved themselves by studying flight found themselves in it. From the elder of this world he learns that this is not the last stage of perfection.

"The Seagull" - Anton Chekhov

Konstantin has long been in love with Nina, he creates a play for a girl from a rich family, in which she should play the main and only role. The public perceives the work and the newly-made actress coldly, which is why Konstantin believes that Nina lost interest in him because of failure. But the girl is now overwhelmed by passionate feelings for another man, who is the lover of Kostya’s sister, a famous actress.

Outlander Diana Gabaldon

Claire is a simple nurse, and outside the windows is World War II. By a coincidence of unknown circumstances, the girl unexpectedly travels through time and finds herself in 1743. Over time, she understands where she is, but does not understand how she got here. Without the ability to change anything, the girl has to adapt to the new time.

Sherlock Holmes (stories) - Arthur Conan Doyle

Sherlock is a little eccentric, but the best private detective in London; together with his comrade and friend Dr. Watson, he undertakes to investigate only the most complicated cases that are too tough for the police. Holmes is not trying to get rich, he just likes to solve puzzles difficult riddles. Thanks to this lifestyle famous detective made many enemies.

Acquaintance - important stage relationships between people. It is often said that already at the first meeting one can draw many conclusions about what a given person is like. In this article we will look at several options on how you can talk about yourself with humor.

Performance

Every normal acquaintance begins with an introduction. However, simply saying: “Hello, I’m Anya (Petya, Sasha)” is not particularly interesting or original. So, you can try more skillfully. The first option is a poetic form. Here you need to choose a rhyme for your own name and use it if you need to introduce yourself. As an option - Tanya the Jumper (if the person is Natasha - your joy (if the person radiates positivity) and so on. However, this phrase should be at least a little true. By the same principle, you can recommend yourself in prose, simply by adding something to your name - something characteristic that determines a person’s personality. This is if you need to tell a short story about yourself with humor. So, for example, you can tell about your profession: “Hello, I’m Sasha, I like to torture children” (if you are a teacher). It should be noted that even if Such an acquaintance will not end in friendship, it will definitely be remembered by the person forever.

A little bit about yourself

If the acquaintance is not limited to introducing people, but continues in a warm, friendly atmosphere, you can just as cheerfully talk about yourself. So, this does not always have to be true. Why not just try to make those around you laugh by getting a little creative? So, you can come up with a story about yourself that will be similar to the truth, and in this way amuse the company. However, it is original to tell the truth about yourself with humor. Interesting phrases that will help with this: “I was born secretly from my parents...”, “My childhood was just wonderful, who doesn’t like to twist the tails of cows?” etc. The main thing in this matter is to look at people’s reactions, because such an attitude towards the company may not always please everyone present. In a joking tone, you can simply say a couple of phrases or even make up a whole story and tell it to others.

Nuances

You can tell a lot about yourself with humor. So, for example, why not talk about your hobby? A very funny phrase: “My hobby is abnormal squint.” It seems that the person answered the question, but try to understand what he wanted to say. Using the same principle, you can answer: “I love music. Favorite singer - Lenin." And the people will laugh, and the new comrade will be remembered for a long time. It must be said that there can be a huge number of such little things. About favorite things - “I love playing stripped snowballs”, about my position in life - “I believe in all the colors of the rainbow”, etc.

Appearance

What else can you tell about yourself with humor? So, why not describe your appearance in a funny way? This is suitable if a person meets blindly: via the Internet or by phone. You can highlight your special features and present them in a fun way. For example, if you are too tall or short, promise the person to grow or shrink. In the event that someone has large ears, we can say that this is in order to better hear others (as in the fairy tale “Little Red Riding Hood”), etc. It is important to just show your imagination and not be afraid to make a little joke on yourself.

Achievements

What else can a girl tell about herself with humor? For example, if she can drive a car, we can say that she can do it better than a monkey with a grenade ( we're talking about about a saying that everyone knows). Using the same principle, it’s easy to highlight your achievements. After all, such information is very important for some people, and few people want to immediately reveal all their cards at the first meeting. You can try to joke about this topic. For example, to say that life, like everyone else’s, is a striped zebra, there are both eases and difficulties. If we talk about work or study, you can dream up something (“I’m the president of a big international bank” or “I am a secret security agent”) and present everything with a serious look.

Flaws

Telling a little about yourself with humor, why not dwell on your shortcomings? So, we can say that they are all already lined up for correction, but they won’t wait yet. At the same time, you need to smile meaningfully. This will be, as they say, “on topic.” When looking at something individually, why not note the most common characteristics? You can have fun talking about your laziness (especially if the person is a workaholic) or gluttony (this story will be especially fun coming from the lips of a lady weighing 50 kg).

Questionnaire

Very often today, if a person wants to register on a certain site, he must fill out a short questionnaire. In such a situation, you can also joke. A questionnaire can be a little fun or even funny. It’s easy to talk about yourself with humor here too. However, you must first think about whether the person will be understood correctly, because you can’t always joke. So, for example, if you register on a dating site, you only need to hint at what is inherent. After all, a completely humorous questionnaire may be taken by potential gentlemen or brides simply as mockery, and the real goal - to find your soul mate - will, alas, not be achieved. However, a person who can laugh at himself or make others smile is always liked by people, because such people are often easy and simple to communicate with. Without restrictions, you can fill out small annotations about yourself with humor on various sites of interest, where real information is not of great importance.

Basic Rules

Before you tell something about yourself with a bit of humor, you need to learn a few simple rules. The first of them: you can, and even need to, speak the truth, not always. In such a situation, lying is a nice thing. Why not, the main thing is that the interlocutor has fun. Next tip: you need to know where and with whom you can joke. Talk about yourself with humor during an interview for a serious position in big company- the height of frivolity. In addition, such a person will most likely be treated as a clown and tactfully asked to leave. You can joke at parties, with people in your circle and with friends. However, it should be remembered that uncomfortable situations happen here too. So, the following rule emerges from this: look at the reaction of the interlocutor. If a person decides to talk about himself in a cheerful tone, he needs to start with something light and simple. And look at the reaction of others. If the joke went well, you can continue in the same spirit. If not, then it’s better to leave this idea; the company, most likely, got caught more seriously than expected. What else do you need to remember? So, you should not openly ridicule your own or others' shortcomings. Few people like this, and it reveals a person who is not particularly confident in himself and is trying to hide behind such behavior. Humor should be light, but not mocking. And, probably, one of the main rules: speak in beautiful, clear speech, do not use or. Such behavior will reveal a person of a low level of culture and general development, and few people will like this.

What to talk about and what to avoid?

It is also important to know what to talk about when you first meet, and what it is better to keep silent about and not joke about. So, you can tell everything about yourself and your life, even starting from childhood. Moreover, such stories will be really funny, because while a person is young at heart, a lot of interesting, unforgettable and simply funny events and situations happen to him. You can also tell a lot about your immediate environment. But what you shouldn’t talk about even in a joking tone is the secrets of loved ones. There is no need to stoop to the level of " yellow press" It is better to remain silent about this. This will most likely be interesting to those around you, but later it will leave an unpleasant “aftertaste” about the person. Women also have to hide something. You can tell a lot about yourself with humor, but at first, it’s best to keep silent about the intimate side of life. It is advisable not to admit this even as a joke. By the way, this also applies to men, because it is better if a person’s personal life remains private and does not become public knowledge. And people who immediately reveal all their cards will seem simply frivolous to most.

Previously, it was planned to continue writing point by point and describe each one: how to write, what to write, but I think this is no longer necessary, if only because you understood the meaning:

You need to put not only your soul, but also meaning into what you write.

Therefore, let's go back to the beginning and remember the three types of working descriptions:

Descriptions of the atmosphere
Character Descriptions
Descriptions of the character's inner world

The most important thing about descriptions.

Atmospheric descriptions require descriptions of locations according to plot and character. No need for unnecessary words. Only actions, character development, emotions.

Character descriptions require a painstaking approach to personality. Don't pull everything out of thin air. Everything about the character should be organic. A calm person will not wear everything bright and colorful, and if he does, this should be explained by the author. Start from psychology, and not just your desire to create an unusual image. Pay attention not to the clothes themselves, but to the manner of dressing, not to the color of the hair, but to how they are styled, how well-groomed, not to the eyes, but to the look. And most importantly, don’t forget about distinctive features, which will fully characterize your character or stand out from the crowd. Neck tattoo, freckles, dimples, protruding ears, black bottomless eyes, slitted eyes, toad mouth, tall or short stature, physique, long arms, etc.

Description of the inner world. The most important thing is to enter into the character’s situation and evaluate everything adequately, based on the canon that you have outlined for yourself. Show your acting skills and live your character, then you will understand his actions and actions. This means his thoughts will be revealed to you. Don't go too deep into philosophy. If you want to reveal it, do it through the character’s actions. In the end, I don’t think that there are only Dostoevskys among us.

From different people.

1. “I entered a stuffy apartment. Already at the threshold an unpleasant picture began. The old striped wallpaper had dirty, sticky streaks, and numerous cobwebs rounded the corners of the ceiling. Something fragile broke in the other room and a black creature ran between my legs with a hoarse squeal. Rat".

2. “I only saw her twice. The first time was at a carnival whose name I don't remember. Some clown with a brightly painted face and a huge red bow around his neck was handing out boxes with multi-colored scented candles to the children; she took raspberry ones. Bright freckles on her face, a wide smile and hair so lush and wavy. Previously, I would not have paid attention to her, but that day I was captivated by her smile. Her dimples. I don’t even remember what she was wearing, but I definitely liked it.”

3. “Lily was amazing today. Her timid step and gentle hand, which lay like a feather on my shoulder, made my heart flutter and my eyes roll back with pleasure. My eyelids closed and my lips stretched into a smile, I think I look ridiculous in front of her. But how wonderful this feeling is, the smell of camellias woven into her hair, I can’t control myself. I will put my hand on her winged shoulder blade, catch the beat, and we will float in a waltz. Grand piano, Chopin. I'll probably never be this happy again."

And now in third person:

1. “The stuffy apartment that Kyle entered was immersed in a gray twilight. Motes of dust played in the dim rays of light that penetrated through the cloudy windows. Kyle wanted to sneeze, but closing his mouth, he only let out an incomprehensible sob, which was drowned out by the rattling sound from the kitchen. Kyle ran towards the sound, hitting a chest of drawers blackened with dust along the way and earning a long stain on his shirt. It was just a rat that knocked a vase off the table and it shattered into small pieces when it collided with the ceramic granite.”

2. “Grab met her only once and fell in love at that moment. The noisy carnival, which took place in the square, not far from his house, left behind only two images: an unpleasant colorful clown with a frog-like red mouth and a girl with ridiculous sunny freckles on her snub nose. But how bright her smile was. Those playful dimples on her thin cheeks, those wavy hair that lay carelessly on her tanned shoulders. And he will forever remember the smell of the raspberry candles that she bought from that unpleasant clown.”

3. “Breath did not listen to Ein, it lived separately from him or went on strike, however, he did not have time to negotiate with him, even if it threatened his life. If he didn’t approach her now, then his life would still be wasted. And now he invites her to dance, bowing gallantly and smiling charmingly, as he did with any other girls. Heartbreaker. But she is special to him, different. Muse. She agreed, placing her hand on his, but he didn't even straighten up, allowing her to take the initiative.
- You can not do it this way! – she screams and laughs. And her laughter is like a bow that is trying to break the heart that groans inside Ein. And she still takes the initiative and places her small hand on Ein’s shoulder. He suffers from the short pleasure of being with her.”

Here I presented to you my sketches from works that are based in my head, but have not yet been presented on paper, even virtual. Probably, I myself still don’t know what kind of plot was sitting in my head, yes, and when I started writing each new description, I vaguely imagined the picture... Did you take me at my word?

Inspiration.

Let's talk about inspiration, which many people think is beyond our control. Unfortunately, I didn’t have the chance to have enough free time to wait for inspiration and be ready to continue my work at any moment. That's why I have to subdue him.

Many people have an idea, a plot, but they can’t write exactly the small filling moments, so we try and learn.

In fact, inspiration is a very controlled thing, just like emotions. To write interesting description, which will also be alive, you should start writing, even if nothing comes to mind.

Now you know what should happen to your character in the plot, but you just can’t write it. There is not enough life and environment.
Let's take an example situation: some detective John is called to work in the morning. How to describe it?

1. Write the first thing that comes to mind, even if it’s just the word “hat.” Everything will flow from there. “The hat lay well on the nightstand, in the sun. The only pity is that it was quickly torn from its place and placed on the owner’s greasy head. John didn't even have time to wash his face again. Another challenge." That says it all. Both the call and the morning, everything is in place and seems to be dynamic, and it is not necessary to write about alarm clocks or the rays of the sun. Even “morning” itself does not need to be mentioned.
“Well, the first word that came to my mind was, what should I do with it next?” - you thought, it means it’s not leaking. It’s okay if this method didn’t work, let’s move on.

2. Imagine yourself in the situation as an observer. You know, as an author, that your character should now wake up and run out of the house, but again you don’t know how to describe this in an interesting and dynamic way.
Imagine. You are now in your character's house. Look where everything is, scattered or put away, what color the walls are, what spaces there are. What the character uses constantly, for example, hand cream. Why? Well, the work is hard, your hands get chapped, chapped, and dry. Yeah, new information about the character for the author. And then the character wakes up, what does he do first? He's stretching, doing exercises, but most likely not, he's shaving, oops, he cut himself again - he's in a hurry to get somewhere. He cut himself, which means he’s now angry, puts on his coat, and goes down the narrow (!) old stairs. The old elevator has not been working for a long time.
It's clear? It’s just that often in our subconscious we know the character and his actions better than when we try to invent them out of thin air. Once you imagine the event, it will be easier for you to describe it. Just be a witness and write down what you see.

About dynamics.

Much has been said about it here, so I have no doubt that you suspect its importance. To write interesting descriptions remember:
1. While your hero is acting, the world does not stand still. The world is moving. Somewhere something falls, someone is playing football, a car drives by.
2. Your hero is always influenced by some forces. Elementary - the wind.
3. There is always something in the way of your hero: bangs, bright light, shoes chafing, knee pain, someone’s laughter, voice annoying.
4. People always have some habits. Walk slowly, tuck your hair behind your ear, bite your nails, twirl a lock of hair around your finger, hum tunes you made up on the go.

A little more colorful.

A colorful and interesting description, of course, is not only the dynamics and environment, but also the mode of action. Therefore, let us ask ourselves the question not only: “what did you do?”, “What was around?”, but also “how was it?” The first thing that should have appeared in your head: an adverb. It is this, alas, that answers the question “how?” But any writer knows that adverbs are insidious enemies. The point is that they are actually empty. How to write: “ran quickly”, you can write simply “ran” or for added color “rushed”, “ran headlong”. “Listen attentively” - “listened”, “listened”, “kept my ear to the ground”, “listened attentively”. In such cases, I use synonym dictionaries. You enrich your speech and make your creativity more colorful.
Of course, comparisons, preferably your own, are very important in such cases. The more unusual and brighter they are, the better.
“He rushed down the corridor alone like a herd of deer.”
“The heart skipped a beat and did a triple somersault” is not quite a comparison, but a vivid description of the mode of action. “It was like doing a triple somersault.”
“His eyes sparkled so much that they could have been made into jewelry.”

Out of place.

It is very important to write so that every word is appropriate.
1. If in historical novel a technical term will slip through, the text will lose its harmony.
2. If you write too many comparisons, it will become pretentious.
3. If you write in too complex words, it will be abstruse.
4. If you make sudden insertions about the philosophy of ancient times (and not only) in the middle of a work, when simple relationships between a man and a woman (and not only) are described, the reader will feel that the author considers him an idiot who has not read textbooks and now wants help him catch up.
Do this only if it somehow affects the plot, and at the same time it is spoken from the words of the character, and not from the author. And then try to ensure that the information is either not very abstruse (preferably primitive) or unique.
As one writer said: “It is important that the reader understands clearly at all times what is being said.”
5. Avoid overly long sentences. Eat famous writers, who can stretch one sentence to the entire page, but these are the only ones who know what they are doing and how they are doing it. At the same time, they are explained very simply, in a language understandable to almost any reader. And in our country, people with complex words are usually the same as people with long sentences. What's the point? Leo Tolstoy wrote richly and beautifully, but it was clear what he was talking about. Apparently, these authors are copying Lomonosov.
6. Lengthy descriptions before the action, even very interesting ones, tire. Do not overdo it.

And one more secret.

And one more thing that is unlikely to have ever been mentioned in other articles. At least I haven't met one yet.
In general, everything that I wrote was not invented by me, and neither did what I will write about next.
Each person has five systems of perception: vision, hearing, touch, taste, smell.
Have you ever noticed that some descriptions, even good ones, are difficult to read? And those that are read with pleasure?
All people have one favorite system. For example, the author whose vision prevails will write like this:
“The sun was at its zenith. The bright green fence contrasted with the notice printed on red paper. "CIRCUS" - it was written in bold letters.
And everything would be fine, some liked it, but others found these three proposals alien and unpleasant. Why? Because everything here is written only for the reader with a predominant system of perception - vision, like the author.
“The anticipation of a still unprepared breakfast was in the air. The boys, with a menthol taste on their tongues from toothpaste, were already going down to the kitchen. One of them, standing on a stool, opened the window. Freshness has crept into the house.”
Someone who lives in a system where smell and taste prevail would write something like this.
But our readers are different! And with different perception systems. Some like this, some like that. Therefore, to capture the reader from the first lines, try to capture all systems. Let readers see, hear, touch and taste.

And with this I will finish my work. Yes, it was written as if by different people, and unstructured in general, but the main thing is that it benefits you. Thank you for your attention. With love, your under-literary POV. Incognita.

We have prepared several tips and recommendations for you, following which you can easily increase your sales on any photo bank, including ours.

For a stock photographer good shot- this is only half the success. For a photograph to sell well on stocks, it must be described correctly. Otherwise, even the most successful photo will simply be lost in the database, and no one will ever see it.

It’s not difficult to describe stock photos; it’s much more difficult to find time for this tedious work. But as motivation, just think about how nice it will be to see your photos selling, which, if you do everything right, will not keep you waiting.

Put yourself in the buyer's shoes

The average potential client will not enter overly complex queries into the search bar like “mind-blowing model, 192 cm, 22 years old, standing all beautiful and posing.” He will ask at most about hair color, background and dress length. Be as specific as possible is your mantra from now on.

Try looking for something on the photo bank yourself. Imagine that you need a photo of nature for your desktop or a beautiful pattern to print on a T-shirt. Imagine the picture you want to find, formulate a query and look at the search results. When you find exactly the picture you imagined, look at its title - does it reflect the essence of the picture? Do this several times to better understand how customers think.

Name

Coming up with a name is the most creative part of this monotonous task. The title of the image should reflect the idea you want to convey through your work. This is your subjective opinion. Think about the circumstances in which this or that picture can be used, and tell this to buyers. The optimal volume of a title is from three to seven words, not counting articles and prepositions. There is no need to indicate the street, much less the exact address of the shooting, but indicate a landmark if it is in the photo, or a city if it is recognizable. There is no need to write an essay in three sentences. Brevity is the soul of wit.

Successful examples: Grandiose plans // Pipe dreams of a bicycle // Girl on the edge of the world //

Attributes (keywords)

Your goal is to describe the image as specifically and truthfully as possible. The most effective number of keywords is from 10 to 35. Experience shows that correctly described images are more likely to find their buyer. Start with objects, list who or what is depicted, use nouns (synonyms), numerals and words describing quantity (group, crowd, class, team), names of professions or occupations, gender, age, social status, if appropriate. It wouldn’t hurt to add belonging to an ethnic group.

Don't describe parts of the whole. If the photograph shows a family with two children, then you should not list the father, mother, son and daughter. Don't write what is not in the picture. Don't write words that contradict each other.

You shouldn’t invent something that doesn’t exist: for example, a pen cannot be sad, smart or disappointed.

Let's move on to the circumstances: how objects are depicted. Describe the background, poses, color effects. Indicate whether the shot was taken indoors or outdoors, morning, afternoon, evening, sunset, if appropriate, mention the time of year. If the photo was taken with interesting lighting or an unusual angle, write about it. Tell what's happening in the photo, don't avoid verbs. If there is a person present, then write whether he is standing, lying, running, looking, or crying, laughing, screaming. You can describe the direction of view - into the camera, up, down, to the side, etc. And also describe the size of the depicted object: full-length, waist-length, head portrait, separate part body, whole, macro photography.

Let's evaluate, don't forget about adjectives. Try to use negative descriptions more often - 90% of stock photos express positive emotions, stand out!

Don't try too hard where it doesn't make sense. Remember that a pen is unlikely to be sad, adorable, smart, or disappointed. Also, it cannot be a ruler, a stapler, or all office supplies at once. Don't create a non-existent context for the clipart, but include the word "isolated." “Noise” in the search results only irritates buyers.

No tricks

Remember that by adding everything to your keywords, you are preventing the buyer from finding the image they are looking for. In addition, your images do not match the search query and, as a result, end up at the bottom of the search results. Less is better, but to the point.

Example of a correct description

Name: Cashless shopping, Easy shopping

Description: Girl, model, cover girl, credit card, packages, shopping.

Shopping, shopping, cashless payments, shows a credit card, smiles maliciously, smiles mysteriously, smiles contentedly.

Blurred background, girl on background, light background, straight hair, bright makeup, bright lips, plump lips, close-up, open look, makeup, hairstyle, styled hair, red hair.

Description of vector graphics

The favorite word of all authors is abstract. In second place is grunge. On the third - bokeh. What are the chances of a client finding your masterpiece (and we're sure you create masterpieces) among 300,000 abstract grunge backgrounds with bokeh elements? Agree, they are minimal.

Tips for describing vectors are similar to describing photographs, but there are some nuances. The name can be more specific when it comes to backgrounds, patterns, and layouts. When a vector represents a plot drawing, a series of objects, a website layout, or something more or less specific, it is not difficult to describe it. But what if you drew a background, a pattern, or allowed your imagination to flow into a drawing in any form? Get to grips with the details. Indicate the style of the drawing, its type, everything that is depicted on it, the predominant color, the contrasting color, the presence of halftones, gradients, effects and possible areas of application.

Example of a correct description

Name: Seamless background with large flowers

Description: Pattern, seamless pattern, pattern, elegant, old fashioned, retro, retro style, vector, ornament, design, texture, flowers, colors, backdrop, element, pattern, repeat, wallpaper, paper, fabric, plants, victorian revival, floral, lilac, blue, yellow, large flowers.

Successful sales on photo banks depend not only on your unique style, quality photographs and a rich portfolio. Description of photos is an incredibly important part, neglecting which will lead to the fact that despite the quality, your works will not sell - they will simply get lost among millions of other images. Don't let your work go to waste, describe it correctly!

Any person has encountered accumulated fatigue from everyday life, problems and other negativity. Holy places will help you get rid of this and fill your life with new strength and positive emotions. You can find spiritual harmony if you travel to the holy places of Russia. Among them, heritage monuments and spiritual and cultural centers stand out: Solovki, Kizhi, Optina Pustyn, Diveevo, Pskov-Pechersk Monastery, Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, Nilova Pustyn.

No. 1. Solovki

Arkhangelsk region, an archipelago in the White Sea at the entrance to Onega Bay.

Solovki. Photo: aminpro

Solovki attracts with its mystical land, as it was founded back in the 15th century. Solovki includes a group of 6 islands, which are located at the entrance of Onega Bay in the White Sea (Arkhangelsk region). Among this group of islands, the largest one stands out - Solovetsky (more than 240 sq. km).

Labyrinths have long been built here. Once upon a time there were troops in this monastery that protected from enemy attacks. The room also served as a place of exile. It was only in the 90s that religious activity was revived.

The main celebrity and religious and cultural center is the Solovetsky stauropegial monastery, or simply the Solovetsky Monastery. It arose in the 1420-1430s. From the 16th to the beginning of the 20th century, the monastery was considered one of the most “famous” political and church prisons in Russia. At Soviet power On the territory of the monastery, the country's first special purpose camp (SLON) operated.

To truly experience the spirituality and holiness of this place, you need to spend at least a week here. And be sure to visit the Botanical Garden. Plants planted by monks in the years 1870-1920, as well as plantings of prisoners of the Solovetsky camp, have been preserved here.

The nature of the Solovetsky archipelago is fascinating and helps you merge with the purity of these places, becoming part of it.

This is interesting:

— Solovetsky Monastery, as one of the shrines of Russia, is depicted on back side 500 ruble banknote.

— Of the 50 existing stone labyrinths in Russia, 35 are located on the territory of the Solovetsky Islands. Their age is more than 2000 years.

No. 2. Kizhi

Republic of Karelia

The famous Kizhi Pogost consists of the Transfiguration and Intercession churches, between which a bell tower is built. The churches were erected in the 18th-19th centuries.

The Transfiguration Church is famous for the fact that it was built entirely of wood without a single nail and with only an ax. Its founder was the carpenter Nestor, who, after completion, threw his ax into the river so that no one could copy his creation.

But still, this 37-meter-high church has nails in the domes.

In 1993, Kizhi was named one of the particularly significant monuments of Russia's developed heritage. We wrote in more detail about the Kizhi Pogost.

This is interesting:

UNESCO recognized Kizhi as a world heritage site based on three criteria: as a masterpiece of human creative genius, a structure in harmony with the surrounding landscape and the pinnacle of carpentry.

No. 3. Optina Pustyn

Kozelsk, Kaluga region.

The next holy place is Optina Pustyn, which was named after the repentant chieftain of the bandits - Opta (Makarius in monasticism).

The monastery consists of the Vvedensky Cathedral, from which the churches of Mary of Egypt, Kazan and Vladimir stand in a cross shape. This monastery was created in the 14th century and is famous for the history of the service of the elders, the founder of which was Archbishop Leonid. To this day, many believers come to touch the relics of Elder Ambrose.

Gogol, Dostoevsky and Tolstoy loved to come to Optina Pustyn. After Dostoevsky found himself in this holy place, the novel “The Brothers Karamazov” was written.

This is interesting:

In 1931, a rest house named after Gorky was opened on the territory of the Optina Monastery. In November 1939, after the partition of Poland, by order of Lavrentiy Beria, the NKVD of the USSR transformed the rest house into the Kozelsk-1 concentration camp, where about 5,000 Polish officers were housed, approx. 4,400 of them were later sent to Katyn to be shot.

During the Great Patriotic War, on the territory of the Optina Pustyn there was first a hospital, in 1944-1945 a testing and filtration camp of the NKVD of the USSR for Soviet officers returning from captivity, and after the war, until 1949, a military unit was located.

No. 4. Diveevo

Diveevo, Nizhny Novgorod Region

The convent in Diveevo, which was founded in the 2nd half of the 18th century, is also worth a visit. This monastery is under the patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary. According to legend, she appeared to the saint and pointed to the place where the church should be built. The first was Kazan, then the Church of the Nativity of Christ and the Nativity of the Virgin.

In the middle of the monastery, the Trinity Cathedral was erected, which is the main chapel. It is in this temple that the relics of Father Seraphim and his remaining belongings are kept to this day. Many people who come here worship him and believe that his relics help cleanse the soul and even heal.

Not far from the Trinity Cathedral stands the Transfiguration Cathedral, which was built with donated money from parishioners. Among the shrines of the Diveyevo Lavra one can highlight the Holy Canal, the icon Mother of God and a shrine with the remains of the elders of the Glinsk Hermitage. The groove is considered the heart of the Virgin Mary. After spending the night in the monastery, you can receive the blessing of the Mother of God.

This is interesting:

No. 5. Pskov-Pechersky Monastery

Pechory, Pskov region

One of the oldest monasteries is Pskov-Pecherskaya. The history of this monastery began in the 15th century, with a church excavated and consecrated in a cave. The founder is considered to be the Monk John, who consecrated the monastery with the Assumption Church.

Today, on the territory of the monastery there are preserved caves, 8 churches and St. Michael’s Cathedral. There are also 2 springs with holy water in honor of St. Cornelius and in the good name of the Virgin Mary. The main shrines are the “Tenderness” and “Assumption” icons of the Mother of God, as well as the icon of St. Nicholas.

This is interesting:

— The Pskov-Pechersky Monastery is one of the largest and most famous monasteries in Russia with a centuries-old history. The name of the monastery is associated with the caves located in it (in Old Russian - pechora), called “God-created” (that is, created by God).

— The monastery has never been closed in its entire history. During the interwar period (from February 1920 to January 1945) it was located within Estonia, thanks to which it was not affected by the anti-church and anti-religious measures of the Soviet government.

— Representatives of the ancient Simansky family, from which the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' Alexy I came, are buried in the caves. Among the laity in the caves are buried the ancestors of A. S. Pushkin, M. I. Kutuzov, M. P. Mussorgsky, A. N. Pleshcheev, V. N. Tatishcheva and others.

— Nowadays, lay people are not buried in caves; monks are buried on fifth and sixth streets. They are buried in coffins placed in the walls of caves, without covering them with earth. At the same time, in the caves there is no smell of decaying bodies of the deceased. The total number of burials is about 10 thousand people.

No. 6. Holy Trinity Sergius Lavra

Sergiev Posad, Moscow region

The Holy Trinity Lavra of Sergius is considered the largest among Russian monasteries. Back in 1337, it was founded by Sergius of Radonezh. This great monastery once consisted only of the wooden Church of the Holy Trinity and several cells. Now on the territory of the monastery there are 2 cathedrals, a bell tower, a chapel and 7 churches. Shrines are the remains of holy elders, including the relics of St. Radonezh, to which believers bow.

This is interesting:

— The date of the founding of the Holy Trinity Hermitage is considered to be the settlement of St. Sergius of Radonezh (secular name Bartholomew) on Makovets Hill (70 km northeast of Moscow) in 1337.

— Famous Russian icon painters Andrei Rublev and Daniil Cherny worked on the iconostasis of the Holy Trinity Cathedral; for this iconostasis, Rublev painted the “Holy Trinity” icon, which today is kept in Tretyakov Gallery.

— About 40 icons have been preserved since the construction of the temple.

— In 1993, the architectural ensemble of the Lavra was included in the List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Russia.

No. 7. Nilova Pustyn

Coast of Lake Seliger, Tver region

Last, but not least, is the Nilova Hermitage. The history of this place dates back to the beginning of the 16th century, the founder is Reverend Neil. According to legend, when robbers attacked his cell, Nile came out with an icon of the Most Holy Theotokos. Having begun to read the prayer, it seemed to the robbers that he was surrounded by a large number of armed people, and then, in fear, they knelt down in front of the Nile and began to beg for forgiveness.

After his death, the Nilo-Stolobensky Monastery was erected on Stolobny Island, where he lived for his last 27 years. At the present time, the monastery consists of the Epiphany Cathedral (the remains of St. Nile are buried), the Holy Cross and All Saints churches, the Church of St. John and the Intercession of the Virgin.

This is interesting:

During the years of Soviet power, the Nilo-Stolbenskaya hermitage managed to “transform” into:

1927-1939 - labor commune, colony for juvenile delinquents;
1939-1940 - camp for Polish prisoners of war;
1941-1945 - hospital;
1945-1960 - again a colony;
1960-1971 - nursing home;
1971-1990 - tourist center.

In 1990, the complex of the Nilo-Stolobenskaya desert was transferred to the Russian Orthodox Church. In 1995, the relics of St. Neil were returned to the monastery.

During archaeological excavations on the territory of the monastery, it was established that in the 18th century the largest workshop at that time for the production of pectoral crosses operated here.

In Soviet times, the remains of Leonty Magnitsky, the author of the first Russian textbook on arithmetic, geometry, trigonometry and the rudiments of algebra, a scientist and ally of Peter I, were transferred to the Nilova Hermitage.

You should go to monasteries with a pure heart and soul, and spend at least a day in each of these places.

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