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Введение
Книга 1992 года Синтии Райлант "Пропавший май" – детская книга, удостоенная медали Ньюбери 1993 года. Она написана Синтией Райлант, автором более 100 детских книг, таких как "Островник".
1992 book by Cynthia Rylant
Missing May is a children's book, the recipient of the 1993 Newbery Medal. It was written by Cynthia Rylant, who has written over 100 children's books such as The Islander.
Сюжет
Действие романа происходит в современной Западной Вирджинии. Главная героиня – Саммер, сирота, которую передавали от одного равнодушного родственника к другому. В возрасте шести лет она встречает свою тётю Мэй и дядю Оба. Добрая пожилая пара замечает, что, хотя с Саммер и не плохо обращаются, её опекуны практически не обращают на неё внимания, и решают забрать Саммер к себе в их ветхий трейлер в горах Аппалачей. Под их заботой Саммер расцветает, чувствуя, что наконец-то обрела дом. Спустя шесть лет после переезда Саммер, тётя Мэй внезапно умирает в саду. Саммер должна пережить собственную скорбь, одновременно переживая за дядю Оба, который подавлен мыслью о жизни без любимой жены. Дядя Об решает попытаться связаться с духом Мэй, после того как почувствовал, будто она пыталась с ним общаться. В этом ему помогает Клетус Андервуд, одноклассник Саммер, который рассказывает о неком известном медиуме. Саммер относится к его идеям со скепсисом, но готова попробовать всё, что может облегчить страдания дяди. Они отправляются в путешествие, чтобы встретиться с медиумом, но узнают, что она недавно скончалась. Дядя Об сначала опустошен этой новостью, и Саммер боится, что это разочарование станет последним ударом по его желанию жить. Однако, по дороге домой, дядя Об внезапно выходит из депрессии и решает жить дальше ради Саммер.
The novel is set in present day West Virginia. The protagonist is Summer, an orphaned child who has been passed from one apathetic relative to another. At age six, she meets her Aunt May and Uncle Ob. The kindly old couple notices that, although Summer is not mistreated, she is virtually ignored by her caretakers and decide to take Summer home to their rickety trailer home in the hills of the Appalachian mountains. Summer thrives under their care, feeling that she finally has a home. Six years after Summer moves in, Aunt May dies suddenly in the garden. Summer must cope with her own grief while worrying about Uncle Ob, who is overwhelmed by the thought of living without his beloved wife. Uncle Ob decides to try contacting May's spirit, after he experiences the sensation that she has tried to communicate with him. He is assisted in this endeavor by Cletus Underwood, a classmate of Summer's, who provides information on a supposed spirit medium of some renown. Summer views his ideas with some skepticism, but is willing to try anything that might alleviate her uncle's sorrow. The three take a roadtrip to meet with the medium, only to discover that she had recently died. Uncle Ob is initially crushed by this news, and Summer fears that this disappointment was the last blow to his will to live. However, on the return trip, Uncle Ob suddenly snaps out of his depression, deciding to continue living on for Summer's sake.
Персонажи
Лето – юная девушка, являющаяся главной героиней и рассказчицей истории. Она осиротела в младенчестве и переходила от родственника к родственнику, пока тётя Мэй и дядя Об не приняли её в свою семью навсегда, подарив ей счастливый и любящий дом. Лето убита горем смертью Мэй, но ещё больше беспокоится о дяде Обе.
Summer A young girl who serves as the main character and narrator of the story. She was orphaned as a baby, and was passed from relative to relative, until being taken in permanently by her Aunt May and Uncle Ob, who provided her with a happy, love filled home. Summer is distraught when May dies, but is even more worried about Uncle Ob. Uncle Ob Summer's uncle and May's husband. He sinks into an extreme depression once May dies, and Summer fears that he has given up on living. He eventually becomes convinced that May's spirit is still visiting them, and seeks out a way to contact her. He is an accomplished craftsman, who has carved dozens of whirligigs over the years. Cletus A classmate of Summer's, he is viewed as the strangest student at her school. He meets Uncle Ob by chance shortly after May's death, and the two quickly become friends. Although Summer is not fond of him, she tolerates his presence since Ob enjoys his company. She begins to look more kindly upon him as time goes on. He claims to have had a near death experience as a child, which gives Ob hope of being able to contact May's spirit.
Дядя Об – дядя Лето и муж Мэй. После смерти Мэй он впадает в глубокую депрессию, и Лето боится, что он потерял волю к жизни. В конце концов он убеждается, что дух Мэй всё ещё приходит к ним, и начинает искать способ связаться с ней. Он – талантливый мастер, за годы создавший десятки вертушек.
Summer A young girl who serves as the main character and narrator of the story. She was orphaned as a baby, and was passed from relative to relative, until being taken in permanently by her Aunt May and Uncle Ob, who provided her with a happy, love filled home. Summer is distraught when May dies, but is even more worried about Uncle Ob. Uncle Ob Summer's uncle and May's husband. He sinks into an extreme depression once May dies, and Summer fears that he has given up on living. He eventually becomes convinced that May's spirit is still visiting them, and seeks out a way to contact her. He is an accomplished craftsman, who has carved dozens of whirligigs over the years. Cletus A classmate of Summer's, he is viewed as the strangest student at her school. He meets Uncle Ob by chance shortly after May's death, and the two quickly become friends. Although Summer is not fond of him, she tolerates his presence since Ob enjoys his company. She begins to look more kindly upon him as time goes on. He claims to have had a near death experience as a child, which gives Ob hope of being able to contact May's spirit.
Клетус – одноклассник Лето, которого считают самым странным учеником в школе. Он случайно знакомится с дядей Обом вскоре после смерти Мэй, и они быстро становятся друзьями. Хотя Лето не испытывает к нему симпатии, она терпит его присутствие, поскольку Обу нравится его компания. Со временем она начинает относиться к нему более благосклонно. Он утверждает, что в детстве был близок к смерти, что даёт Обу надежду на возможность связаться с духом Мэй.
Summer A young girl who serves as the main character and narrator of the story. She was orphaned as a baby, and was passed from relative to relative, until being taken in permanently by her Aunt May and Uncle Ob, who provided her with a happy, love filled home. Summer is distraught when May dies, but is even more worried about Uncle Ob. Uncle Ob Summer's uncle and May's husband. He sinks into an extreme depression once May dies, and Summer fears that he has given up on living. He eventually becomes convinced that May's spirit is still visiting them, and seeks out a way to contact her. He is an accomplished craftsman, who has carved dozens of whirligigs over the years. Cletus A classmate of Summer's, he is viewed as the strangest student at her school. He meets Uncle Ob by chance shortly after May's death, and the two quickly become friends. Although Summer is not fond of him, she tolerates his presence since Ob enjoys his company. She begins to look more kindly upon him as time goes on. He claims to have had a near death experience as a child, which gives Ob hope of being able to contact May's spirit.
Публикация
Роман был опубликован 1 марта 1992 года издательством Orchard Books.
The novel was published on March 1, 1992, by Orchard Books.
Прием
В обзоре в Publishers Weekly роман "Summer" описан как обладающий "прямым, беспристрастным голосом, порой пронизанным иронией и сухим юмором", однако критики отметили отстраненность повествования от горя главного героя. Kirkus Reviews назвали роман "Прекрасно написанной, утверждающей жизнь книгой".
A review in Publishers Weekly described Summer as having a "direct, matter of fact voice occasionally laced with irony and wry humor", although the distance of the narrative from the grief of its main character was criticized. The novel was described by Kirkus Reviews as "A beautifully written, life affirming book".