Classical Russian Short Stories - format ePub

In Alexander Pushkin's 'Boris Godunov,' the narrative unfolds as a historical drama exploring the turbulent reign of Boris Godunov, the de facto ruler of Russia in the late 16th century. Pushkin's literary...

In "Eugene Onegin," Alexander Pushkin masterfully weaves a narrative that marries the elegance of verse with the complexity of human emotion. This novel in verse, first published in the 1820s, is celebrated...

The Queen of Spades, one of his most popular and chilling short stories, tells of an inveterate card player who develops a dangerous obsession with the secret of an old lady's luck, which he believes...

This novel in verse, said to be the parent of all Russian novels, is a tragic story of innocence, love and friendship. Eugene Onegin, an aristocrat, much like Pushkin and his peers in his attitude and...

Welcome to the 7 Best Short Stories book series, were we present to you the best works of remarkable authors. This edition is dedicated to Alexander Pushkin. Alexander Pushkin was a Russian poet and...

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Pyotr Andreyich Grinyov is the only surviving child of a retired army officer. When Pyotr turns 17, his father sends him into military service in Orenburg. En route Pyotr gets lost in a blizzard, but...

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This book contains 25 short stories from 5 classic, prize-winning and noteworthy authors. The stories were carefully selected by the critic August Nemo, in a collection that will please the literature...

Conceive the joy of a lover of nature who, leaving the art galleries, wanders out among the trees and wild flowers and birds that the pictures of the galleries have sentimentalised. It is some such joy...

Conceive the joy of a lover of nature who, leaving the art galleries, wanders out among the trees and wild flowers and birds that the pictures of the galleries have sentimentalised. It is some such joy...

CONTENTS: PHILIP K. DICK 1. Adjustment Team PHILIP K. DICK 2. The Crystal Crypt PHILIP K. DICK 3. The Golden Man PHILIP K. DICK 4. The Hanging Stranger WILKIE COLLINS 5. The Angler's Story Of The Lady...

A Bildungsroman (German expression meaning: "novel of formation, education, culture"), novel of formation, novel of education, or coming-of-age story is a literary genre that focuses on the psychological...

Embark on an immersive journey into the depths of Russian literary genius with 'The Giants of Russian Literature: The Greatest Russian Novels, Stories, Plays, Folk Tales & Legends.' This collection...

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"A Tempestade de Neve" é o segundo dos cinco contos que fazem parte da obra "Histórias do Falecido Ivan Petrovich Belkin". O manuscrito foi originalmente concluído a 20 de outubro de 1830. Pushkin pretendia...

The Daughter of the Commandant is a historical novel by the Russian writer Alexander Pushkin, and is considered to be his finest prose work. The novel is a romanticized account of Pugachev's Rebellion...

Eugene Onegin, a quintessential work of Russian literature penned by Alexander Pushkin, is a novel in verse that intricately weaves together themes of unrequited love, existential despair, and the complexities...

"La tempestad de nieve" es un relato breve de Alexander Pushkin, que se sumerge en el contexto de la literatura rusa del siglo XIX, caracterizada por sus exploraciones de la identidad, la naturaleza humana...

Eugene Onegin, Alexander Pushkin's quintessential work, is a masterful novel in verse that not only captures the complexities of 19th-century Russian society but also explores the themes of unfulfilled...

Pushkin's masterpieces in prose, in sparkling new translations by the award-winning Pevear and Volokhonsky. The father of Russian literature, Pushkin is beloved not only for his poetry but also for his...

Alexander Pushkin was Russia's first true literary genius. Best known for his poetry, he also wrote sparkling prose that revealed his national culture with elegance and understated humour. Here, his gift...

'Hermann waited for the appointed hour like a tiger trembling for its prey.'One of Pushkin's most popular and chilling stories, 'The Queen of Spades' tells of a young man who develops a dangerous obsession...

Eugene Onegin is the master work of the poet whom Russians regard as the fountainhead of their literature. Set in 1820s Russia, Pushkin's verse novel follows the fates of three men and three women. Engaging,...

Ebook con un sumario dinámico y detallado: La tempestad de nieve es una novela de Alexander Pushkin y cuenta la historia de dos grandes amores, de cómo la diferencia de clases los separa, así como la...

Ah what folly; you have had some words with Alexis. What then? A harsh word can not be hung up by the neck. He gives you impertinence, give him the same; if he give you a slap, return the blow; he a second,...

Please note: This audiobook has been created using AI voice. Eugene Onegin is bored: bored of the city, of parties, and of the superficial St. Petersburg social scene. So when a newlydeceased uncle leaves...

Alexander Pushkin's 'Eugene Onegin' is a renowned Russian literature classic that delves into themes of love, society, and personal identity. Written in verse novel format, the book combines romanticism...

Alexander Pushkin's 'Boris Godunov' is a seminal work of Russian literature that explores the complexities of power and leadership in 16th century Russia. The play is written in a unique style that combines...

La tempestad de nieve es una obra maestra de Alexander Pushkin, escrita en un estilo lírico y evocador que se enmarca dentro del romanticismo ruso. La narrativa se desarrolla en un ambiente gélido y desolado,...

What The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy, Dune is to science fiction. Presenting one of the most influential works of all time, which has inspired countless other stories for more than half a century,...

An enchanting collection containing the first three novels in New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn’s beloved Bridgerton series set in Regency England—The Duke and I, The Viscount Who Loved Me,...

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This ebook contains Oscar Wilde's complete works. This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook)...

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The long-awaited explosive climax to the first arc of the Number One New York Times bestselling Stormlight Archive. Dalinar Kholin challenged the evil god Odium to a contest of champions with the future...

A heart-wrenching grim cozy pirate's tale with a little bit of romance. This is not 'Cozy' in the traditional sense, unless you find misery and betrayal to be as comforting as a cup of hot cocoa."This...

A spellbinding epic tale of ambition, anarchy and absolute power set against the sprawling medieval canvas of twelfth-century England, The Pillars of the Earth is Ken Follett's classic historical masterpiece.A...

In the ruins of a post-apocalyptic world, the totalitarian government of Oceania has risen from the ashes. The Party, led by the omnipresent Big Brother, exercises total control over its citizens, suppressing...

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One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World' HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. Winston Smith rewrites history. It’s his...

From the author of TikTok sensations and global bestsellers The Love Hypothesis and Love on the BrainRival physicists collide in a vortex of academic feuds and fake dating shenanigans in this delightfully...

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‘Addictive. A first-class page-turner.’ Lisa Hall, author of Between You and Me Can the past ever be forgotten? As soon as nurse Maura Lyle sets foot inside the foreboding Essen Grange,...

Fame. Fashion. Friendship. Hollie can't catch a break. She's broke, she's back living with her family, and her career prospects are precisely zero. So when the chance arises for her and her best friend...

Meg is the eldest and on the brink of love. Then there’s tomboy Jo who longs to be a writer. Sweet-natured Beth always puts others first, and finally there’s Amy, the youngest and most precocious. Together...

SOMETIMES WHEN YOU LOVE SOMEONE... YOU LIEThe bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix drama Fool Me Once explores the dangers of obsession in this #1 bestselling suspense thriller. Six years...

Jonathan Harker, a young London solicitor travels to Transylvania to help a rich nobleman, Count Dracula, purchase an estate in England. Dracula is planning to immigrate to England, and wants Harker to...

Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, who first appeared in publication in 1887. He is the creation of Scottish born author and physician Sir Arthur Conan...

The story of the orphan Oliver, who runs away from the workhouse only to be taken in by a den of thieves, shocked readers when it was first published. Dickens's tale of childhood innocence beset by evil...

This ebook compiles Jule Verne's complete collection, including "Twenty-Thousand Leagues Under the Sea", "Journey to the Interior of the Earth", "The Mysterious Island", "Around the World in Eighty Days",...

In the vast expanse of the treacherous ocean, a legendary tale unfolds, gripping the hearts of readers for generations to come. Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of "Moby Dick," a literary masterpiece...

This volume collects the complete writings of Virginia Woolf: 8 novels, 3 'biographies,' 46 short stories, 606 essays, 1 play, her diary and some letters. Contents: THE NOVELS The Voyage Out Night...

"Turning the envelope over, his hand trembling, Harry saw a purple wax seal bearing a coat of arms; a lion, an eagle, a badger and a snake surrounding a large letter 'H'."Harry Potter has never even heard...

As the interminable case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce grinds its way through the Court of Chancery, it draws together a disparate group of people: Ada and Richard Clare, whose inheritance is gradually being...

A funny, emotional and uplifting novel from the French Marian Keyes. 'Heartwarming' Good Housekeeping'A gorgeous story, charming and funny and poignant' Nicola Cornick For fans of Ruth Hogan, Veronica...

The most famous by far of all twentieth-century political allegories, Animal Farm is the account of a group of barnyard animals who revolt against their vicious human master, only to submit to a tyranny...

In exploring everyday life and its intersections with death, this enduring collection of stories offers a naturalistic depiction of the working class in early twentieth-century Dublin. Joyce masterfully...

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