006 - The Crisis An Attempt at Synthesis

008 - Epilogue

In this captivating sketch, described by Korolenko as “a psychological study,” the author delves into the intricacies of the inner lives of those who are blind. Through this exploration, he reveals not only the psychological processes at play in their minds but also the profound suffering that arises from their lack of sight, all while placing his characters in remarkably favorable circumstances. The narrative centers around three compelling subjects a blind girl known to the author from childhood, a boy who is gradually losing his vision, and a professional musician who has been blind since birth—intellectually gifted, scholarly, and refined. (from the preface by the translator, Aline Delano)

007 - Intuition

In this captivating sketch, described by Korolenko as “a psychological study,” the author delves into the intricacies of the inner lives of those who are blind. Through this exploration, he reveals not only the psychological processes at play in their minds but also the profound suffering that arises from their lack of sight, all while placing his characters in remarkably favorable circumstances. The narrative centers around three compelling subjects a blind girl known to the author from childhood, a boy who is gradually losing his vision, and a professional musician who has been blind since birth—intellectually gifted, scholarly, and refined. (from the preface by the translator, Aline Delano)

006 - The Crisis An Attempt at Synthesis

In this captivating sketch, described by Korolenko as “a psychological study,” the author delves into the intricacies of the inner lives of those who are blind. Through this exploration, he reveals not only the psychological processes at play in their minds but also the profound suffering that arises from their lack of sight, all while placing his characters in remarkably favorable circumstances. The narrative centers around three compelling subjects a blind girl known to the author from childhood, a boy who is gradually losing his vision, and a professional musician who has been blind since birth—intellectually gifted, scholarly, and refined. (from the preface by the translator, Aline Delano)

005 - Love

In this captivating sketch, described by Korolenko as “a psychological study,” the author delves into the intricacies of the inner lives of those who are blind. Through this exploration, he reveals not only the psychological processes at play in their minds but also the profound suffering that arises from their lack of sight, all while placing his characters in remarkably favorable circumstances. The narrative centers around three compelling subjects a blind girl known to the author from childhood, a boy who is gradually losing his vision, and a professional musician who has been blind since birth—intellectually gifted, scholarly, and refined. (from the preface by the translator, Aline Delano)

004 - Blindness Vague Questions

In this captivating sketch, described by Korolenko as “a psychological study,” the author delves into the intricacies of the inner lives of those who are blind. Through this exploration, he reveals not only the psychological processes at play in their minds but also the profound suffering that arises from their lack of sight, all while placing his characters in remarkably favorable circumstances. The narrative centers around three compelling subjects a blind girl known to the author from childhood, a boy who is gradually losing his vision, and a professional musician who has been blind since birth—intellectually gifted, scholarly, and refined. (from the preface by the translator, Aline Delano)