Чтобы обеспечить себе спокойную, мирную жизнь, царь Дадон обратился за помощью к мудрецу-звездочёту. Тот подарил ему волшебного петушка, который зорко следил за царскими владениями и предупреждал о приближении опасности. В свою очередь, царь Дадон пообещал звездочёту исполнить любое его желание.The Tale of the Golden Cockerel is the last fairy tale in verse by Alexander Pushkin. Pushkin wrote the tale in 1834 and it was first published in literary magazine Bibl...

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Best Russian Plays and Short Stories by Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Chekhov, Gorky, Gogol and many more" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. It is said that if you haven't read the great Russian playwrights and authors then you haven't read anything at all. This edition represents a collection of some of the greatest Russian plays and short stories: Plays The Inspector General Savva The Life of Man Short Stories The Qu...

Russian literature in the short story form, penned by the masters.A unique edition: beautifully formatted with optimized, easy-to-read fonts; annotated with additional content; includes a functional Table of Contents. Contains the following stories: THE QUEEN OF SPADES A.S. Pushkin THE CLOAK N.V. Gogol THE DISTRICT DOCTOR I.S. Turgenev THE CHRISTMAS TREE AND THE WEDDING F.M. Dostoyevsky

In the course of his short, dramatic life, Aleksandr Pushkin gave Russia not only its greatest poetry–including the novel-in-verse Eugene Onegin–but a new literary language. He also gave it a figure of enduring romantic allure–fiery, restless, extravagant, a prodigal gambler and inveterate seducer of women. Having forged a dazzling, controversial career that cost him the enmity of one tsar and won him the patronage of another, he died at the age of thirty-eight, following ...

The anthology 'The Greatest Russian Short Stories & Plays' presents an intricate tapestry of Russian literary mastery, spanning a plethora of themes from the poignant realities of life to the stark explorations of human existentialism. Bringing together an array of short stories and plays, this collection showcases the diverse literary styles that surge through the veins of Russian literature, from the psychological depth and narrative sophistication in certain tales to the emotive potency...

A stylishly original collection of seven newly translated stories from the iconic Japanese writer From a nobleman's court, to the garden of paradise, to a lantern festival in Tokyo, these stories offer dazzling glimpses into moments of madness, murder and obsession. A talented yet spiteful painter is given over to depravity in pursuit of artistic brilliance. In the depth of hell, a robber spies a single spider's thread being lowered towards him. When a body is found in an isolated bamboo g...

CONTENTSINTRODUCTIONTHE QUEEN OF SPADES A.S. PushkinTHE CLOAK N.V. GogolTHE DISTRICT DOCTOR I.S. TurgenevTHE CHRISTMAS TREE AND THE WEDDING F.M. DostoyevskyGOD SEES THE TRUTH, BUT WAITS L.N. TolstoyHOW A MUZHIK FED TWO OFFICIALS M.Y. SaltykovTHE SHADES, A PHANTASY V.G. KorolenkoTHE SIGNAL V.N. GarshinTHE DARLING A.P. ChekhovTHE BET A.P. ChekhovVANKA A.P. ChekhovHIDE AND SEEK F.K. SologubDETHRO...

The anthology 'The Greatest Russian Short Stories & Plays' encapsulates the quintessential elements of Russian literature through a diverse array of genres and themes, from the introspective to the absurd, the tragic to the comedic. This collection comprises a profound tapestry of narratives and dialogues that traverse the human condition, society, and morality, showcasing the distinctive range of Russian writing. With tales and dramas that evoke the ethos of a nation at different cultural...

The anthology 'The Best Russian Plays and Short Stories by Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Chekhov, Gorky, Gogol & many more' offers a profound exploration of the rich tapestry of Russian literature through its varied thematic pursuits. This collection elegantly traverses the realms of existential inquiry, societal critique, and the human condition, capturing both the monumental and the ordinary facets of Russian life. The diversity of literary styles ranges from the psychologically intense narrative...

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...

The anthology, 'The Best Russian Plays and Short Stories by Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Chekhov, Gorky, Gogol and many more,' is a profound exploration of the rich tapestry of Russian literature, offering a window into the evolutionary storytelling that defines the Russian literary tradition. This collection presents a broad spectrum of themes ranging from existentialism and socio-political commentary to profound human emotion and ethical dilemmas. The anthology's diversity is evident in its abil...

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Best Russian Plays and Short Stories by Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Chekhov, Gorky, Gogol and many more (Unabridged)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. It is said that if you haven't read the great Russian playwrights and authors then you haven't read anything at all. This edition represents a collection of some of the greatest Russian plays and short stories: Plays The Inspector General Savva The Life of Man Short S...