The historical story "Taras Bulba" I really like. She talks about the past of our country. I like to read about those heroic times when Russian statehood was developing. And the characters of the people at that time were special, selfless, purposeful.
Men were engaged in military exploits. The goal was not more important than to defend the freedom and independence of the country. Gogol shows in his story of the remarkable heroes: Taras Bulba, Ostap, their comrades in arms.
I really like the main character of the story - Taras Bulba. He is a strong, brave, resolute warrior and father. Honestly fulfilling his duty, Taras Bulba is smashing the Polish invaders. But he falls to the lot of a great test. His youngest son, Andrius, is a traitor. And Taras finds the strength to execute the traitor. See his old eyes and the death of his son-hero Ostap. What remains for him to die for his homeland, this is what the colonel does. He does not just die, but rescues his comrades. Not thinking about himself, that the fire is already licking his legs, Taras screams, helping fellow fighters to escape from his pursuers. Yes, he died a martyr's death, but his squad that will beat the enemies before the victory did not perish.