About “Christ Landed in Grodno”
Christ Landed in Grodno is a historical fantasy novel by Belarusian writer Uladzimir Karatkievich, first published in 1972. The story blends drama and comedy, presenting a satirical take on the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. The plot follows Yuras Bratchik, a dropout student who travels with a group of twelve wandering actors. Due to a series of strange coincidences, Yuras is mistaken for Jesus by the local Belarusian people. The novel uses this misunderstanding to explore themes of belief, identity, and societal reaction. It is a fictional work that combines elements of satire and religious imagery. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
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- Published
- 1972
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