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

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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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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&#x27;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&#x27;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&#x27;S EVE

188KUPRIN&#x27;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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