In “The Proud Bride,” we see the classic trope of the shrewish bride who is impossible to marry off (think King Thrushbeard and Taming of the Shrew) being tamed by a trickster groom. But this time, it’s the Russian fairy tale version.
In the analysis, Deacon Nicholas reflects on some of the difficulties of the creative life by reading a wonderful essay by Ivan Ilyin on “A Wasted Day.” Sounds depressing, perhaps, but in the beautiful words of Ilyin, it’s a truly comforting reminder of the importance of seeking beauty every day.
Original Music by Natalie Wilson.
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