![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The remarriage of Vasya’s father Pyotr to the emotionally unstable Anna changes Vasya’s life significantly. As Vasya matures, Marina’s beliefs about her seem to be coming true: the independent and adventurous girl communicates with spirits both of the household and of the woods, spirits whose existence and presence have been traditionally honored by individuals and the community for centuries. The novel begins with a description of the circumstances of Vasya’s birth – specifically, of her being born in mid-winter, into a family with four other children, and to an unusual mother who died shortly after giving birth to a much longed-for daughter, one who Marina believed would be as spiritually and mystically endowed as her own mother, the first wife of the Russian Grand Prince. ![]() In addition to following Vasya’s story from her point of view, the narrative also frequently diverts into the points of view of other characters, making the development of the story and its themes multi-faceted, complex, and suspenseful. The narrative spans a period of almost two decades in the life and maturation of Vasya, the daughter of an established landowner and his aristocratic, mystic wife. The following version of this book was used to create this study guide: Arden, Katherine. ![]()
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