Winter`s night by Boris Pasternak. Short summary

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Boris Leonidovich recounts the phenomena that took place on one cold and frosty winter night. The author focuses on the fact that at that time a candle was burning on his desk.

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The creative writer writes about the fact that one winter night a blizzard was managing outside the window, while a candle located on the table was burning on the territory of his dwelling. The poet compares the snow flakes flying from the courtyard onto the window frames with the way a swarm of gnats moves toward an open fire in the summertime.

Pasternak reports that the blizzard was engaged in sculpting arrows and circles on the glass. Meanwhile, he says, the candle continued to burn. Boris Leonidovich speaks of shadows lying on the illuminated ceiling. The author adds that at that moment you could see crosses of hands, feet and fate.

The creator claims that two small shoes fell to the floor, and at the same time the wax dripped from the night-light like a tear onto the dress. The poet believes that everything was lost in the night darkness, which he calls white and gray.

Pasternak states that the candle was affected by the wind, which blew from one corner. However, it had no effect on it — it continued to burn.