Come along on a very Russian adventure with the greatest classics the world has ever known! This meticulously edited collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Introduction: The Rise of the Russian Empire Novels & Novellas: Dead Souls Oblomov Fathers and Sons Fyodor Dostoevsky: Crime and Punishment The Idiot The Brothers Karamazov Leo Tolstoy: War and Peace Anna Karenina The Death of Ivan Ilych The Kreutzer Sonata Anton Chekhov: The Steppe: T...

A Volga merchant's son inherits the barges, the money and the trade, and cannot make himself want any of it — he drinks, he asks people what life is for, and nobody in the merchant world has an answer. Gorky — the name means Bitter — was orphaned at eleven, worked as a dishwasher, baker and dock hand and shot himself at nineteen; this 1899 novel is the first great portrait of the class that was running Russia and did not know why.

The Giants of Russian Literature: The Greatest Russian Novels, Stories, Plays, Folk Tales & Legends' collection presents an unparalleled exploration into the richness of Russian literary canon. The anthology stitches together an intricate tapestry of themes—ranging from the stark bleakness of existential inquiry to the opulent descriptions of human emotions and societal critiques. The diversity in literary styles is palpable, as the collection spans across classic novels, evocative short s...

This 2nd volume of contains the following 50 works, arranged alphabetically by authors' last names:Jerome, Jerome K.: Three Men in a BoatJoyce, James: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young ManJoyce, James: UlyssesKingsley, Charles: The Water-BabiesKipling, Rudyard: KimLa Fayette, Madame de: The Princess of ClèvesLaclos, Pierre Choderlos de: Dangerous LiaisonsLawrence, D. H.: Sons and LoversLawrence, D. H.: The RainbowLe F...

This collection contains the following classic Russian novels: - Dead Souls by Nikolai Gogol - Oblomov by Ivan Goncharov - Fathers and Sons by Ivan Turgenev - Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy - Anna Karenina by LeoTolstoy - The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - Mother by Maxim Gorky

A collection of short Christmas stories by some of Russia's greatest nineteenth and twentieth century authors—several appearing in English for the first time.Running the gamut from sweet and reverent to twisted and uproarious, this collection offers a holiday feast of Russian fiction. Dostoevsky brings stories of poverty and tragedy; Tolstoy inspires with his fable-like tales; Chekhov's unmatchable skills are on full display in his story of a female factory owner a...

This Golden Deer Classics collection contains the following classic Russian novels: - Dead Souls by Nikolai Gogol - Oblomov by Ivan Goncharov - Fathers and Sons by Ivan Turgenev - Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy - Anna Karenina by LeoTolstoy - The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - Mother by Maxim Gorky

In these intimate recollections, Maxim Gorky presents Leo Tolstoy not as a distant monument but as a living, shifting presence: ill, recovering, arguing, laughing, and thinking aloud about God, freedom, art, religion, and human duty. Drawn from notes made during Tolstoy's Crimea illness and from a later unfinished letter, the portrait remains fragmentary by design, preserving the immediacy of first impressions and the ache of loss after Tolstoy's death. Gorky captures his striking hands, h...

The 'Russian Classics Ultimate Collection: Novels, Short Stories, Plays, Folk Tales & Legends' stands as a monumental anthology that encapsulates the rich tapestry of Russian literature from the golden age to the early modern period. This collection not only showcases the thematic diversity—from existential inquiries and social commentary to poignant explorations of love and despair—but also highlights a variety of literary styles, from the ornate prose of Pushkin to the stark realism of C...

The novel centers on the character of a man who is undergoing a profound personal crisis. He reflects on his life and his actions, confessing his inner turmoil and struggles. The narrative delves into his psychological and emotional state, revealing his feelings of guilt, regret, and existential questioning.Gorky uses this introspective journey to explore broader themes such as the nature of human existence, the search for meaning, and the impact of one's actions on their sense of self. Th...

This collection of stories revolves around the character of Orlâff and his wife, depicting their lives and experiences within the context of the Barefoot Brigade—a term used to describe the impoverished and downtrodden of society."Orlâff and His Wife" focuses on the daily struggles and challenges faced by the titular characters. Orlâff is often portrayed as a hard-working but beleaguered figure, while his wife supports the family despite their dire circumstances. The stories provide a vivi...

The story revolves around the character Ivan Semyonich, a peasant who has a reputation in his village for being extremely fearful and timid. He is known as "The Man Who Was Afraid" because he is easily frightened by even the smallest things. Ivan Semyonich's fear makes him the subject of ridicule and mockery among his fellow villagers.However, as the story unfolds, the reader discovers that there is more to Ivan Semyonich's fearfulness than meets the eye. He carries a dark secret from his ...