(251 words) At all times, the authors of literary works, one way or another, revealed the theme of the relationship between man and nature. Each responded differently to the question of the place and role of the natural world around us in people's lives. A.I. Kuprin is no exception.
The story “Olesya” describes reserved forests that extend beyond the horizon of the road, bright summer sun, and fluffy snow. These would seem to be familiar landscapes for the young Polissya sorceress. But for the heroine, nature is a living creature. Olesya knows which plants give strength, and feels when the weather should change. Wild animals are not afraid of her. Ivan Timofeevich - a man with a "lazy" heart. However, he does not remain indifferent, contemplating beautiful paintings. The hero, looking around, feels the movement of time. And nature answers him. A man keenly feels his loneliness in winter, when everything around us freezes, and white dominates around. Quiet cloudy days give way to clear and sunny days - spring comes! With the first rays, not only buds bloom, but also feelings. Olesya and Ivan Timofeevich fall in love with each other. The world around them is patronizing. The happiest for the heroes are moonlit summer nights - a magical time when everyone is sleeping around, and loving hearts beat in unison. But then a thunderstorm breaks out: a tragic incident forces them to part.
The story depicts two worlds. One is bright, joyful, full of feelings. In it, people live in harmony with nature. For them, there are only laws of love and justice. There are no barriers to pure and loving hearts. But there is a world of civilization - the cruel kingdom of those who are suspicious of everything free and direct. Its inhabitants are callous and insensitive, like withered trees. It is human power to choose in which world he lives.
