The Russian Masters: Works by Dostoevsky, Chekhov, Tolstoy, Pushkin, Gogol, Turgenev and More
Short Stories, Plays, Essays and Lectures on Russian NovelistsBy Nicholas Evrèinov, Denis Von Visin, 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
Length60h 18m
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The Russian Masters: Works by Dostoevsky, Chekhov, Tolstoy, Pushkin, Gogol, Turgenev and More' serves as a landmark anthology, encapsulating the towering genius and variegated styles of Russian literature. From the piercing psychological depth of Dostoevsky to the elegant narrative poise of Turgenev, and the profound philosophical reflections of Tolstoy, this collection traverses an extraordinary range of literary forms and themes. Anchored by universally acknowledged masterpieces, the book reflects the tumultuous Russian society of their times through a kaleidoscope of drama, satire, romance, and existential questioning, providing a comprehensive tableau of the nation's soul. The literary tradition captured here spans across critical periods in Russian history, from the tumultuous reforms of the 19th century to the charged atmosphere of the early 20th century. The contributing authors, among them pivotal figures like Gorky, Chekhov, and Pushkin, offer a robust discourse on Russian culture and identity. Their collective works embody significant cultural and ideological movements such as Romanticism, Realism, and the later Modernist critiques. By placing these authors alongside each other, the anthology not only highlights individual genius but also presents a broader reflection on the shifting ethos of Russian literary production. 'The Russian Masters' is an indispensable addition to any literary collection, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of Russian thought and narrative craftsmanship. The anthology is a treasure trove for students, scholars, and enthusiasts eager to delve into the complex interplay of historical forces and artistic expressions that define this golden age of Russian literature. The collection promises not just a literary journey but a profound exploration into the human condition through the eyes of some of Russia's most esteemed writers.
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Publish dateOct 6, 2017
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Table of contents
1The Russian Masters: Works by Dostoevsky, Chekhov, Tolstoy, Pushkin, Gogol, Turgenev and More
99A MAY NIGHT
2Plays:
100I
3INTRODUCTION
101II THE VILLAGE HEADMAN
4THE WEDDING [trans. by C. E. Bechhofer Roberts]
102III AN UNEXPECTED RIVAL—THE CONSPIRACY
5THE JUBILEE [trans. by C. E. Bechhofer Roberts ]
103IV WILD PRANKS
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6A MERRY DEATH
104V THE DROWNED GIRL
7THE BEAUTIFUL DESPOT
105VI THE AWAKENING
8THE CHOICE OF A TUTOR
106THE VIY
9Scene I
107I
10Scene II
108II
11Scene III
109KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK
12INTRODUCTION
110I
13CHARACTERS OF THE PLAY
111II
14CHARACTERS AND COSTUMES
112III
15ACT I
113IV
16ACT II
114V
17ACT III
115VI
18ACT IV
116VII
19ACT V
117IX
20LAST SCENE
118X
21SILENT SCENE
119XI
22SAVVA
120XII
23PERSONS
121XIII
24THE FIRST ACT
122XV
25THE SECOND ACT
123XVI
26THE THIRD ACT
124XVIII
27THE FOURTH ACT
125THE INN
28THE LIFE OF MAN
126LIEUTENANT YERGUNOV'S STORY
29PERSONS
127I
30THE FIRST SCENE
128II
31THE SECOND SCENE
129III
32THE THIRD SCENE
130IV
33THE FOURTH SCENE
131V
34THE FIFTH SCENE
132VI
35Short Stories:
133VII
36INTRODUCTION
134VIII
37THE QUEEN OF SPADES
135IX
38THE CLOAK
136X
39THE DISTRICT DOCTOR
137XII
40THE CHRISTMAS TREE AND THE WEDDING
138XIV
41GOD SEES THE TRUTH, BUT WAITS
139XV
42HOW A MUZHIK FED TWO OFFICIALS
140XVII
43THE SHADES, A PHANTASY
141XVIII
44THE SIGNAL
142XIX
45THE DARLING
143XX
46THE BET
144XXI
47VANKA
145XXII
48HIDE AND SEEK
146XXIII
49DETHRONED
147XXIV
50THE SERVANT
148XXV
51ONE AUTUMN NIGHT
149XXVI
52HER LOVER
150XXVII
53LAZARUS
151XXVIII
54THE REVOLUTIONIST
152THE DOG
55THE OUTRAGE
153THE WATCH
56AN HONEST THIEF
154I
57A NOVEL IN NINE LETTERS
155II
58I
156III
59II
157IV
60III
158V
61IV
159VII
62V
160VIII
63VI
161IX
64VII
162X
65VIII
163XI
66IX
164XII
67AN UNPLEASANT PREDICAMENT
165XIII
68ANOTHER MAN'S WIFE
166XIV
69THE HUSBAND UNDER THE BED
167XV
70I
168XVII.
71II
169XVIII
72THE HEAVENLY CHRISTMAS TREE
170XIX
73THE PEASANT MAREY
171XX
74THE CROCODILE
172XXI
75I
173XXII
76II
174XXIII
77III
175XXIV
78IV
176XXV
79BOBOK
177Essays:
80THE DREAM OF A RIDICULOUS MAN
178On Russian Novelists by William Lyon Phelps
81I
179RUSSIAN NATIONAL CHARACTER AS SHOWN IN RUSSIAN FICTION
82II
180GOGOL
83III
181TURGENEV
84IV
182DOSTOEVSKI
85V
183TOLSTOI
86MUMU
184GORKI
87THE SHOT
185CHEKHOV
88CHAPTER I.
186ARTSYBASHEV
89CHAPTER II.
187ANDREEV
90ST. JOHN'S EVE
188KUPRIN'S PICTURE OF GARRISON LIFE
91AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE
189Lectures on Russian Novelists by Ivan Panin
92THE MANTLE
190INTRODUCTORY
93THE NOSE
191PUSHKIN
94I
192GOGOL
95II
193TURGENEF
96III
194TOLSTOY THE ARTIST
97IV
195TOLSTOY THE PREACHER
98MEMOIRS OF A MADMAN
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