THE GREAT RUSSIAN PLAYS & SHORT STORIES
By Anton Chekhov, A.S. Pushkin, N.V. Gogol, I.S. Turgenev, F.M. Dostoyevsky, L.N. Tolstoy, M.Y. Saltykov, V.G. Korolenko, V.N. Garshin, F.K. Sologub, I.N. Potapenko, S.T. Semyonov, Maxim Gorky, L.N. Andreyev, M.P. Artzybashev, A.I. Kuprin, William Lyon Phelps
Length50h 6m
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THE GREAT RUSSIAN PLAYS & SHORT STORIES encompasses an array of profound themes and literary styles, showcasing the tumultuous soul and complex social landscapes of Russia from the 19th to early 20th centuries. This anthology not only provides a breathtaking exploration of human emotions and philosophical depths found in Russian literature but also reflects the stylistic diversity that characterizes this era. From the stark realism of peasant life to the gut-wrenching introspections of the nobility, the collection's scope is as vast as the Russian steppes, presenting readers with a rich tapestry of narrative brilliance. Central to the anthology are the texts that have shaped not only Russian but global literary discourse, such as existential struggles and moral dilemmas, depicted through unique storytelling techniques. The backgrounds of the contributing authors—Chekhov, Turgenev, Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy, and others—are as diverse as their writing styles. Each author contributes a significant, culturally impactful perspective that enhances the anthology's thematic richness. These literary giants were part and parcel of various movements such as Realism, Symbolism, and Modernism, their works reflecting the social upheavals and philosophic quests of their time. As their narratives unfold, they collectively provide a multifaceted look at Russian society, capturing its triumphs and tragedies on personal and societal levels. For the discerning reader, THE GREAT RUSSIAN PLAYS & SHORT STORIES offers a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the masterpieces of Russian literature. It serves as both an educational tool and a source of profound entertainment, inviting readers to explore the depth and breadth of human experience through the eyes of some of Russia's greatest writers. This collection promises an enriching journey through the landscapes of love, loss, and the human condition, making it a pivotal addition to the libraries of students and enthusiasts of world literature alike.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length50 hrs 6 mins
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Publish dateAug 7, 2017
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Table of contents
1THE GREAT RUSSIAN PLAYS & SHORT STORIES
60THE HUSBAND UNDER THE BED
2Plays:
61I
3INTRODUCTION
62II
4CHARACTERS OF THE PLAY
63THE HEAVENLY CHRISTMAS TREE
5CHARACTERS AND COSTUMES
64THE PEASANT MAREY
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6ACT I
65THE CROCODILE
7ACT II
66I
8ACT III
67II
9ACT IV
68III
10ACT V
69IV
11LAST SCENE
70BOBOK
12SILENT SCENE
71THE DREAM OF A RIDICULOUS MAN
13SAVVA
72I
14PERSONS
73II
15THE FIRST ACT
74III
16THE SECOND ACT
75IV
17THE THIRD ACT
76V
18THE FOURTH ACT
77MUMU
19THE LIFE OF MAN
78THE SHOT
20PERSONS
79CHAPTER I.
21THE FIRST SCENE
80CHAPTER II.
22THE SECOND SCENE
81ST. JOHN'S EVE
23THE THIRD SCENE
82AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE
24THE FOURTH SCENE
83THE MANTLE
25THE FIFTH SCENE
84THE NOSE
26Short Stories:
85I
27INTRODUCTION
86II
28THE QUEEN OF SPADES
87III
29THE CLOAK
88IV
30THE DISTRICT DOCTOR
89MEMOIRS OF A MADMAN
31THE CHRISTMAS TREE AND THE WEDDING
90A MAY NIGHT
32GOD SEES THE TRUTH, BUT WAITS
91I
33HOW A MUZHIK FED TWO OFFICIALS
92II THE VILLAGE HEADMAN
34THE SHADES, A PHANTASY
93III AN UNEXPECTED RIVAL—THE CONSPIRACY
35THE SIGNAL
94IV WILD PRANKS
36THE DARLING
95V THE DROWNED GIRL
37THE BET
96VI THE AWAKENING
38VANKA
97THE VIY
39HIDE AND SEEK
98I
40DETHRONED
99II
41THE SERVANT
100Essays:
42ONE AUTUMN NIGHT
101On Russian Novelists by William Lyon Phelps
43HER LOVER
102RUSSIAN NATIONAL CHARACTER AS SHOWN IN RUSSIAN FICTION
44LAZARUS
103GOGOL
45THE REVOLUTIONIST
104TURGENEV
46THE OUTRAGE
105DOSTOEVSKI
47AN HONEST THIEF
106TOLSTOI
48A NOVEL IN NINE LETTERS
107GORKI
49I
108CHEKHOV
50II
109ARTSYBASHEV
51III
110ANDREEV
52IV
111KUPRIN'S PICTURE OF GARRISON LIFE
53V
112Lectures on Russian Novelists by Ivan Panin
54VI
113INTRODUCTORY
55VII
114PUSHKIN
56VIII
115GOGOL
57IX
116TURGENEF
58AN UNPLEASANT PREDICAMENT
117TOLSTOY THE ARTIST
59ANOTHER MAN'S WIFE
118TOLSTOY THE PREACHER
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