Minority

Denis Fonvisin's "The Undead" is an immortal classic of Russian drama, a great satirical comedy of the Epoch of Enlightenment, not losing its relevance and wisdom until today. This is a bright, funny and at the same time deep work about the defects of education, noble self-dignity and the value of true education. The story takes place in the premises of the Prostacov residents, where ignorance, cruelty and blind worship of blind maternal love rule. The main heroine, Mrs. Prostacov, despotically governs her fortress and husband, and the only joy in her life is the scary, lazy and caprice 16-year-old son Mitrofanushka. Without wanting to learn ("I don't want to study, I want to marry!"), Mitrofan only makes the look that he is dealing with the teachers hired for the gloves. When a rich orphan Sophia appears in the room, Prostakova decides profitably to give her marriage for his minor. However, on the way of useful plans, honest and noble heroes stand up - uncle Sophia Starodum, officer Milon and true official Pravdin. Fonvisin created incredibly juicy galleries of comic and winged characters, whose language broke up on quotes. "The Childhood" is not just a fun play, but also a wise instruction that without true education, morality and respect for people even the most noble origin turns into ignorance. Who to read: to the lovers of classical Russian drama, to the lovers of sincere humor and winged phrases, as well as to all who are interested in the eternal themes of education, morality and the struggle of truth with self-dumbness.