Best Russian Short Stories by Thomas Seltzer et al.

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Editor Seltzer, Thomas, 1875?-1943
Contributor Andreyev, Leonid, 1871-1919
Contributor Artsybashev, M. (Mikhail), 1878-1927
Contributor Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904
Contributor Dostoyevsky, Fyodor, 1821-1881
Contributor Garshin, V. M. (Vsevolod Mikhailovich), 1855-1888
Contributor Gogol, Nikolai Vasilevich, 1809-1852
Contributor Gorky, Maksim, 1868-1936
Contributor Korolenko, Vladimir Galaktionovich, 1853-1921
Contributor Kuprin, A. I. (Aleksandr Ivanovich), 1870-1938
Contributor Potapenko, I. N. (Ignatii Nicholaevich), 1856-1929
Contributor Pushkin, Aleksandr Sergeevich, 1799-1837
Contributor Saltykov, Mikhail Evgrafovich, 1826-1889
Contributor Semenov, S. T. (Sergei Terentʹevich), 1868-1922
Contributor Sologub, Fyodor, 1863-1927
Contributor Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910
Contributor Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich, 1818-1883
Title Best Russian Short Stories
Contents 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 -- God sees the truth, but waits / L.N. Tolstoy -- How a Muzhik fed two officials / M.Y. Saltykov -- The shades, a phantasy / V.G. Korolenko -- The signal / V.N. Garshin -- The darling / A.P. Chekhov -- The bet / A.P. Chekhov -- Vanka / A.P. Chekhov -- Hide and seek / F.K. Sologub -- Dethroned / I.N. Potapenko -- The servant / S.T. Semyonov -- One autumn night / M. Gorky -- Her lover / M. Gorky -- Lazarus / L.N. Andreyev -- The revolutionist / M.P. Artzybashev -- The outrage / A.I. Kuprin.
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Summary "Best Russian Short Stories" by Thomas Seltzer et al. is a compilation of significant Russian short stories written during the 19th and early 20th centuries. This anthology features works from renowned authors such as Pushkin, Gogol, Turgenev, Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy, and Chekhov, among others, offering a diverse exploration of themes ranging from the supernatural to the mundane aspects of daily life in Russia. The collection aims to present the uniqueness of Russian literature, showcasing its depth, humanitarian ideals, and engaging character portrayals. The opening of the anthology contains an introduction by Thomas Seltzer, which celebrates the essence of Russian literature and its profound connection to the human experience. Seltzer discusses the evolution of Russian storytelling, highlighting its significant departure from Western romanticism towards a style that emphasizes realism and empathy for the lower classes. This section sets the stage for the subsequent stories, beginning with Pushkin's "The Queen of Spades," which involves a card player obsessed with uncovering a mysterious secret tied to an elderly countess. This tale, along with Gogol’s “The Cloak,” further illustrates the complexities of human nature, social commentary, and the impact of fate, serving as an insightful introduction to the collection's subsequent narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Short stories, Russian -- Translations into English
Category Text
EBook-No. 13437
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 25, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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