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Endlich ist es so weit: Die böse Stiefmutter bringt ihren Mann dazu, seine eigene Tochter bei Eiseskälte im Wald auszusetzen. Der Alte gehorcht weinend und bekreuzigt sich nach dem Abschied seiner Tochter. Diese sitzt wiederum frierend im Wald, als Väterchen Forst erscheint. Gedemütigt begegnet sie ihm, denn ihr ist klar, dass Gott ihn geschickt hat, um ihre sündige Seele zu holen. Denn jeder, der mit dem Zepter des Frosts berührt wird, verfällt in einen eisigen Schlaf, aus dem er nie wieder erwacht. Doch Väterchen Frost ist sehr angetan von ihrer freundlichen, demütigen Art und schenkt ihr einen Pelzmantel. Er besucht sie noch zwei weitere Mal und belohnt ihre Freundlichkeit und Demut, doch die gierige Stiefmutter zu Hause hat andere Pläne für die ungewollte Stieftochter ...Alexander Nikolajewitsch Afanasjew, der als der russische Grimm gilt, war ein bekannter Märchensammler. Im Gegensatz zu den deutschen Brüdern sammelte Afanasjew hauptsächlich die Märchen und bearbeitete sie weniger. Im Vergleich zu all seinen europäischen Kollegen gelang ihm die größte Sammlung an Volksgeschichten. Je nach Zählung beinhaltete sie zwischen 200 und 600 Erzählungen. Seine Quellen waren größtenteils das Archiv der Russischen Geografischen Gesellschaft und bereits bestehende Sammlungen anderer Märchensammler.

Au détour d'une rue de Saint-Pétersbourg, Tchartkov, peintre sans-le-sou, s'arrête chez un brocanteur qui vend des tableaux. Poussé à l'achat par un marchand aussi habile que malin, Tchartkov se penche, farfouille dans les toiles, quand soudain il croise le regard avec celui d'un portrait. L'homme peint semble sonder, maudire et transpercer de ses yeux. Tchartkov l'achète sur le champs.Mais une fois chez lui et le tableau pendu au mur, le tableau se met à vivre, et l'homme de la peinture sort du cadre et dévisage d'un mauvais œil son nouveau propriétaire...Nicolas Gogol, pilier de la littérature russe, érige là une nouvelle fantastique au message profond. Il interroge ainsi la folie, l'art et l'argent...Nicolas Gogol (1809-1852) est un auteur pilier de la littérature russe. Après ses études, il se rend à Saint-Pétersbourg. Il prétend que la première chose qu’il y fit, fut de se rendre chez Pouchkine afin de le rencontrer, en vain. Après des débuts difficiles, il parvient tout de même à rencontrer Pouchkine, qui le pousse à écrire. Peu après paraît son premier livre, les « Soirées du hameau », qui comprend ses plus grands succès. Il écrit en 1836 son œuvre majeure « Les âmes mortes », dont il brûlera les exemplaires à plusieurs reprises suite à ses crises de dépressions et de mysticisme.

The second book from Tolstoy’s epic 'Resurrection' cycle begins with Nekhlyudov, the juror on Maslova’s trial, who realises that he was indeed in love with Maslova prior to cruelly abandoning her as a vulnerable young servant girl. Unexpectedly, he decides to seek absolution by sacrificing his depraved life of luxury to share her fate.Nekhlyudov goes to prison and starts to unravel his fellow inmates' stories. He slowly begins to understand the full scope of the injustice of the Tsarist laws, along with the insidiousness of their repercussions. Especially for the not so fortunate. Nekhlyudov stops believing in himself, but starts believing in others.An existential drama proffering plenty of food for thought, 'Resurrection II' is must-read for those inspired by moralistic, life-changing narratives and for admirers of Tolstoy's earlier work 'The Death of Ivan Ilych'.Fans of the 2012 film 'Anna Karenina' depicting the eponymous aristocrat's romantic tragedy set against the backdrop of Tsarist Russia will also enjoy this book.Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) was a Russian author, a master of realistic fiction and one of the world’s greatest novelists. Tolstoy’s major works include 'War and Peace' (1865–69) and 'Anna Karenina' (1875–77), two of the greatest novels of all time and pinnacles of realist fiction. Beyond novels, he wrote many short stories and later in life also essays and plays.

The final book in the 'Resurrection' cycle follows Nekhlyudov’s transformation into a penitent sinner. He renounces his wealth and land holdings to the peasants, then follows Maslova in her prison exile to Siberia.Maslova's plight also plays an important part in this volume. Nekhklyudov has to live with her choices as well as his own. 'Resurrection' reaches its denouement in a revelatory way. It sees the characters on a never-ending journey to redemption, meaning and self-transformation.Poignant realism is suffused with passionate romance. Sacrifice gets in the way of greed. Human compassion clashes with social injustice. An indisputable must-read for fans of Tolstoy and Russian realist literature.Recommended for fans of the 2012 film 'Anna Karenina' depicting the eponymous aristocrat's romantic tragedy set against the backdrop of Tsarist Russia. Starring Kiera Knightley, Jude Law and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) was a Russian author, a master of realistic fiction and one of the world’s greatest novelists. Tolstoy’s major works include 'War and Peace' (1865–69) and 'Anna Karenina' (1875–77), two of the greatest novels of all time and pinnacles of realist fiction. Beyond novels, he wrote many short stories and later in life also essays and plays.

One night after a long day of ruler's duties, the young Tsar is visited in his sleep by a mysterious man whom he has never seen before. This man takes him on a dream journey to see all the evil reigning unabated throughout his empire.Although the young Tsar is skeptical at first, it begins to dawn on him that he could indeed use his power in a radically different way. But will he?A short story that strikes a similar chord to Charles Dickens’ 'A Christmas Carol'. 'The Young Tsar' ponders a great deal about the responsibility of leadership in just a few pages.Recommended for fans of the 2012 film 'Anna Karenina' depicting the eponymous aristocrat's romantic tragedy set against the backdrop of Tsarist Russia. Starring Kiera Knightley, Jude Law and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) was a Russian author, a master of realistic fiction and one of the world’s greatest novelists. Tolstoy’s major works include 'War and Peace' (1865–69) and 'Anna Karenina' (1875–77), two of the greatest novels of all time and pinnacles of realist fiction. Beyond novels, he wrote many short stories and later in life also essays and plays.

'A Nightmare' is a short story by Anton Chekhov about two men, one a penniless priest and the other a wealthy aristocrat. The now desperate priest is too proud to ask for assistance, whereas the conniving aristocrat is plotting against him because of his oddball behavior. Where exactly will this dangerous game of cat-and-mouse carry the two?A masterful portrayal of human emotions and the misunderstandings that harbour the potential to wreak havoc upon our lives. Chekhov’s story criticizes man’s silent dignity and displays how even the most benevolent of desires can be utterly ruined in human folly and error.A perfect fit for fans of the 2012 film 'Anna Karenina' depicting the eponymous aristocrat's romantic tragedy set against the backdrop of Tsarist Russia. Starring Kiera Knightley, Jude Law and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.A prolific writer of seven plays, a novel and hundreds of short stories, Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) is considered one of the world masters of the short story genre. Painstakingly true to life yet morbid with his realistic depictions of 19th century Russian day-to-day life, Chekhov’s characters effortlessly glide between humour, melancholy, artistic ambition and death. Some of his best-known works include the plays 'Uncle Vanya', 'The Seagull' and 'The Cherry Orchard'. His short stories shed light on the mysterious concealed beneath the surface of the ordinary, as well as the doom and the horror lurking in the shadows.

In Anton Chekhov's short story "Happiness" from 1887, a horseman approaches two shepherds just before dawn on a summer's night. He tells them the story of a wicked old man without moral who had died without sharing the location of a secret, enchanted treasure with anyone. As the horseman takes his leave, the shepherds are left to reflect on the interconnected nature of greed, temptation and the pursuit of happiness: Is it possible to find happiness without wealth? Or is happiness nothing but a man-made fairy-tale character in the story that is life?A prolific writer of seven plays, a novel and hundreds of short stories, Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) is considered one of the best practitioners of the short story genre in literature. True to life and painfully morbid with his miserable and realistic depictions of Russian everyday life, Chekhov’s characters drift between humor, melancholy, artistic ambition, and death. Some of his best-known works include the plays "Uncle Vanya", "The Seagull", and "The Cherry Orchard", where Chekhov dramatizes and portrays social and existential problems. His short stories unearth mystery beneath ordinary situations, the failure and horror present in everyday life.

Serving on a jury board at the trial of a prostitute accused of murder, Prince Nekhlyudov is appalled to discover that the defendant is a woman he had once seduced and then abandoned when she was only a young servant girl, Katyusha Maslova.He feels an unbearable burden of guilt when he realises that he directly caused her downfall. Nekhlyudov resolves to fight for her release. If unsuccessful, he is ready to follow Maslova into prison at all costs.In 'Resurrection' Tolstoy paints a panoramic view of late 19th century Russia and the harshness of life for its lower classes. It ferries the reader from the bleak netherworld of the prison cells to the resplendent chambers of the nobility. Brimming with fervent indignation at the government, the upper classes, the judicial system and the Church.A perfect fit for readers who love narratives upholding the conviction that it's never too late for human redemption. Recommended for fans of the 2012 film 'Anna Karenina' depicting the eponymous aristocrat's romantic tragedy set against the backdrop of Tsarist Russia. Starring Kiera Knightley, Jude Law and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) was a Russian author, a master of realistic fiction and one of the world’s greatest novelists. Tolstoy’s major works include 'War and Peace' (1865–69) and 'Anna Karenina' (1875–77), two of the greatest novels of all time and pinnacles of realist fiction. Beyond novels, he wrote many short stories and later in life also essays and plays.

What are you most afraid of? Spiders, ghosts or perhaps the Slender Man? But have you ever been afraid of life itself? 'Terror' tells the story of just that: a man who is afraid of living. His fears range from his office job in St. Petersburg to the mere act of tilling the soil. He is even scared of his lovely wife and children.But the ultimate cause of his fear of day to day life is not what it may seem at first. Chekhov's 'Terror' is a hauntingly realistic novel which leaves no two people with the same impression after reading. Suffused with unrelenting existentialism and wit, this is a must-read for fans of Woody Allen's 2015 popular romantic comedy movie 'Irrational Man' which follows a small-town philosophy professor's existential musings on the meanings of love and life. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, Parker Posey and Jamie Blackley.A prolific writer of seven plays, a novel and hundreds of short stories, Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) is considered one of the world masters of the short story genre. Painstakingly true to life yet morbid with his realistic depictions of the 19th century Russian world, Chekhov’s characters effortlessly glide between humour, melancholy, artistic ambition and death. Some of his best-known works include the plays 'Uncle Vanya', 'The Seagull' and 'The Cherry Orchard'. His short stories shed light on the mysterious concealed beneath the surface of the ordinary, as well as the doom and the horror lurking in the shadows.

Ist ein Mensch wirklich mehr wert als ein Tier? Diese Frage stellt Tolstoi ebenso gewitzt wie tiefgrundig in seiner Erzahlung um den Wallach 'Leinwandmesser', so getauft wegen seines beruhmten, weit ausholenden Trabs. Am Ende seines Lebens angekommen erzahlt er seinen Stallgenossen von seinem Leben. Vom Dienst fur einen Husarenoffizier und von der Nacht, als dieser ihn auf der Jagd nach seiner fluchtigen Geliebten fast zu Tode peitschte. Und dann taucht der verloren geglaubte Offizier auf einmal wieder auf...-

I 1840’erne bliver de russiske godsejere beskattet efter, hvor mange ’sjæle’ de ejer, også selvom de pågældende livegne er døde og ikke længere til nogen gavn for godsejeren. Da den fremmed hr. Tjitjikov tilbyder at købe disse ’døde sjæle’ for et symbolsk beløb, skulle man tro, at sjælenes ejere straks ville slå til for at undgå at betale skat for en ejendom, der kun eksisterer på papiret, men Tjitjikov lærer hurtigt, at de russiske godsejere er for paranoide og nærige til at gå med på hans betingelser sådan uden videre. For hvad vil han egentlig med deres døde sjæle?Gogols ikoniske roman "Døde sjæle" er en milepæl i russisk litteratur og tegner bidende satiriske portrætter af de russiske småadelsfolk og den småborgerlige middelklasse.Nikolaj Gogol (1809-1852) var en russisk forfatter af ukrainsk oprindelse. Han rejste som 19-årig fra en ukrainsk provinsby til Sankt Petersborg og indledte sin forfatterkarriere med en udpræget fiasko i form af et Byron-inspireret digt. Efter denne oplevelse vendte Gogol i stedet opmærksomheden mod noveller, og det var denne genre, der gav ham sit gennembrud. I 1831-32 udgav han novellerne "Aftener på en gård nær Dikanka", som blev oversat til dansk og udgivet i 1857. Herefter udgav Gogol både essays, noveller og fortællinger, men der skulle gå ti år, før han i 1942 udgav romanen "Døde sjæle", der skulle blive hans hovedværk. Gogol er desuden kendt for at have inspireret forfattere såsom blandt andet Dostojevskij og Bulgakov.

Tiggarlivet är allt Waleska känner till. I fem år har hon och hennes mamma, krymplingen utan ben, rest runt och spelat på allmänhetens sympatier. En rejäl penning har de fått ihop. De skulle kunna sluta. Waleska vill gärna återvända till Polen och skaffa sig ett litet hus men hon hinner inte mer än att yttra denna önskan till sin mamma förrän katastrofen slår till. Plötsligt är hon ensam med alla pengar, utan att veta var hon ska ta vägen. Det är då Aleksandrov träder fram.Kärlekens tiggare är en gripande roman om en ung kvinnas trevande steg in i vuxenlivet. I kölvattnet av mammans död träder flera män fram som blir som förblindade av Waleskas skönhet. Men hur ska hon hantera dessa personer som plötsligt tvingat sig in i hennes liv? Och finns det egentligen någon hon kan lita på?Jascha Golowanjuk (1905-1974) var en svensk författare, musiker och skådespelare. Han föddes i rysk-uzbekiska Samarkand men kom till Danmark som 14-åring och studerade där vid Det Kongelige Danske Musikkonservatorium. Som dansk medborgare flyttade han sedan till Sverige år 1929 och fick sedermera även svenskt medborgarskap. Han medverkade i flera av Kar de Mummas revyer och blev så småningom en av de svenska bibliotekens mest utlånade författare.

Quando il bel duca di Welminster arriva a San Pietroburgo per discutere dell'avanzata di Napoleone verso Mosca, non ha di certo tempo per mettersi a pensare a questioni romantiche, in particolare quelle riguardanti la principessa Sonia, che lo vede come un potenziale marito per la figlia Tania. Durante una cena in cui la principessa cerca di farli avvicinare, il duca e invece colpito dall'amica di Tania, una giovane donna di rara bellezza che porta il nome di Zoia. Sara forse questa ragazza dal passato burrascoso a farlo ricredere sulle proprie intenzioni? -

Alors qu'il se rend dans les gorges du Caucase afin d'aller prendre le commandement d'un poste militaire Russe, le major Kascambo tombe dans une embuscade et est fait prisonnier par les Tchetchenges, un peuple indépendant et sanguinaire. Craignant les représailles Russes, les Tchetchenges conduisent le major chez les montagnards, dans un village éloigné.Yvan, son domestique resté derrière la bataille, a tout vu. Afin de sauver son maître des chaînes et du chantage sans effusion de sang, il se livre aux Tchetchenges et se constitue prisonnier. Il déjouera les plans de ses ennemis depuis l'intérieur...Tirée des expériences militaires de Xavier de Maistre, cette nouvelle révèle les horreurs de la guerre, et met en avant les actes salvateurs d'un domestique devenu un héro à part entière.Xavier de Maistre est un écrivain savoisien. En 1781, il s'engage dans le corps d'infanterie du régiment de la Marine. Il participe en 1784 à la première ascension savoyarde en montgolfière. En 1793, il est envoyé en tant que militaire dans la vallée de l'Aoste. Il met à profit ses heures de loisir pour approfondir ses connaissances littéraires. Il publie « Le Lépreux de la cité d'Aoste » en 1811, suite à ses échanges avec un lépreux, Pierre-Bernard Guasco, reclus dans la fameuse « Tour du lépreux ». En 1794, il est puni à quarante-deux jours d'arrêts pour s'être livré à un duel contre un officier piémontais. Enfermé dans une chambre de la citadelle de Turin, il écrit « Voyage autour de ma chambre ».

‘The Eternal Husband’ is a tragicomic novella by Fyodor Dostoevsky about Trusotsky, a widower who discovers that his wife had an affair with an old friend, Velchaninov. The story follows Trusotsky and Velchaninov as they embark on a misadventure to find Trusotsky a new wife while the tension between them grows to a violent climax. ‘The Eternal Husband’ is a critically acclaimed story teeming with romance, betrayal, and death. Dostoevsky examines the role of women in society in this tale, as the female characters are at once both repressed by society but hold power over men due to their charm and apparent virtue. This story portrays corrupt characters exploring an equally corrupt world in which no one is clean, but Dostoevsky’s incredible character work creates sympathy for those perhaps undeserving in a way that only he can. This classic novella is both ironic and melancholy and is recommended for fans of Samuel Beckett or Russian literature in general.Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821-1881) was a famous Russian writer of novels, short stories, and essays. A connoisseur of the troubled human psyche and the relationships between the individuals, Dostoevsky’s oeuvre covers a large area of subjects: politics, religion, social issues, philosophy, and the uncharted realms of the psychological. He is most famous for the novels ‘Crime and Punishment’, ‘The Idiot’, and ‘The Brothers Karamazov’. James Joyce described Dostoevsky as the creator of ‘modern prose’ and his literary legacy is influential to this day as Dostoevsky’s work has been adapted for many movies including ‘The Double’ starring Jesse Eisenberg.

‘A Nasty Story’ is a hilarious look into the world of humanitarian high society by Dostoevsky. This farcical story revolves around Pralinski, a kind-hearted aristocrat, who decides to attend the wedding of one of his subordinates while in a drunken stupor. What ensues is a comedy of errors as Pralinski wanders through the wedding in a dream-like state. As the situations he finds himself in becomes more absurd, it eventually reaches a calamitous and hilarious climax. ‘A Nasty Story’ illustrates Dostoevsky’s celebrated satire as by attempting to be a moralistic man, Pralinski consistently acts in comically shameful ways. The story’s social commentary is as relevant today as when it was written with the buffoonish behaviour of the upper class being sharply contrasted with the respectful working-class wedding guests. ‘A Nasty Story’ is as sorrowful as it is comical and is perfect for fans of Monty Python.Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821-1881) was a famous Russian writer of novels, short stories, and essays. A connoisseur of the troubled human psyche and the relationships between the individuals, Dostoevsky’s oeuvre covers a large area of subjects: politics, religion, social issues, philosophy, and the uncharted realms of the psychological. He is most famous for the novels ‘Crime and Punishment’, ‘The Idiot’, and ‘The Brothers Karamazov’. James Joyce described Dostoevsky as the creator of ‘modern prose’ and his literary legacy is influential to this day as Dostoevsky’s work has been adapted for many movies including ‘The Double’ starring Jesse Eisenberg.

‘Novel in Nine Letters’ is an incredibly inventive short story by Dostoevsky about a comical miscommunication between two friends. The story unfolds through letters as we learn that Ivan is unsuccessfully trying to collect money that he loaned to Pyotr. A comedy of errors ensues as neither man understands the other and Ivan becomes paranoid that Pyotr is avoiding him. Their world becomes a labyrinth as they attempt to connect but consistently fail due to unfortunate mishaps until a shocking final letter reveals what their previous correspondence could not. This story, which is one of Dostoevsky’s earliest, shows why he would become one of the most celebrated Russian writers of all time. It creatively blends farce and social commentary and has two compelling characters that readers can root for and against. ‘Novel in Nine Letters’ is as relevant in the social media age as when it was written, and its satirical nature makes it a perfect read for fans of ‘A Confederacy of Dunces’.Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821-1881) was a famous Russian writer of novels, short stories, and essays. A connoisseur of the troubled human psyche and the relationships between the individuals, Dostoevsky’s oeuvre covers a large area of subjects: politics, religion, social issues, philosophy, and the uncharted realms of the psychological. He is most famous for the novels ‘Crime and Punishment’, ‘The Idiot’, and ‘The Brothers Karamazov’. James Joyce described Dostoevsky as the creator of ‘modern prose’ and his literary legacy is influential to this day as Dostoevsky’s work has been adapted for many movies including ‘The Double’ starring Jesse Eisenberg.

‘The Possessed’ is considered to be one of the four masterpieces written by Dostoevsky after he returned from his Siberian exile. The story takes place in a small Russian town that is thrown into chaos by the arrival of a mystery man, Pyotr Stepanovich. Paranoia grips the town as family and friends betray one another while Pyotr plans a violent political uprising. The novel builds to a brutal and bloody climax, as the town is engulfed by flames and the death toll rises. ‘The Possessed’ displays Dostoevsky’s mastery of tragedy and social satire as the established political and familial norms of the town are uprooted and destroyed by the young revolutionaries. Dostoevsky explores the loss of morality in 19th Century Russia, as a society without a moral grounding tragically turns to nihilism and violence, but its ideas are just as resonant in today’s secular world. Celebrated author Joyce Carol Oates described ‘The Possessed’ as a work of ‘unparalleled genius’ and its epic scope and blend of political intrigue and familial tragedy make it the perfect read for fans of classic Russian or Greek literature.Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821-1881) was a famous Russian writer of novels, short stories, and essays. A connoisseur of the troubled human psyche and the relationships between the individuals, Dostoevsky’s oeuvre covers a large area of subjects: politics, religion, social issues, philosophy, and the uncharted realms of the psychological. He is most famous for the novels ‘Crime and Punishment’, ‘The Idiot’, and ‘The Brothers Karamazov’. James Joyce described Dostoevsky as the creator of ‘modern prose’ and his literary legacy is influential to this day as Dostoevsky’s work has been adapted for many movies including ‘The Double’ starring Jesse Eisenberg.

‘A Faint Heart’ is one of Dostoevsky’s earliest short stories and it focuses on the tragedy of Vasya Shumkov, a passionate but naïve young man. The tale begins with Vasya informing his best friend, Arkady, that he is engaged to a woman he courted secretly out of fear that bad luck would befall the relationship. Dostoevsky writes tenderly about the men’s friendship as they find themselves in many hilarious situations while celebrating the engagement, but tragedy soon strikes. In a cruel twist of fate, Vasya’s fear of losing his happiness causes him to fall into a pit of misfortune that he struggles to free himself from. What follows is a gripping and heartbreaking tale as Arkady rushes around the city to find and rescue Vasya before it is too late. This short portrays the combination of irony and tragedy that would define Dostoevsky’s later works and has some of the celebrated author’s most poignant and romantic images. ‘A Faint Heart’ is a must-read for fans of Dostoevsky’s well-known novels such as ‘The Idiot’.Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821-1881) was a famous Russian writer of novels, short stories, and essays. A connoisseur of the troubled human psyche and the relationships between the individuals, Dostoevsky’s oeuvre covers a large area of subjects: politics, religion, social issues, philosophy, and the uncharted realms of the psychological. He is most famous for the novels ‘Crime and Punishment’, ‘The Idiot’, and ‘The Brothers Karamazov’. James Joyce described Dostoevsky as the creator of ‘modern prose’ and his literary legacy is influential to this day as Dostoevsky’s work has been adapted for many movies including ‘The Double’ starring Jesse Eisenberg.

Kun Juhani Konkka oli lapsi, hanella oli tapana kiiveta pihan puuhun ja ihailla kaukana nakyvia Pietarin valoja ja kellotapuleja. Valot muistuttivat pikkupoikaa kuninkaallisista kertovista saduista, ja ne vetivat hanta magneetin lailla puoleensa. Isa halusi kasvattaa Juhanin Jean-Jacques Rousseaun oppeja mukaillen. Elama oli hyvaa, ja Juhanista kasvoi vahvatahtoinen poika. Perheidylli kuitenkin sarkyi, kun inkerilaisten vainot alkoivat taas yleistya 1900-luvun alkukymmenina. Juhanin perhe muutti lopulta Suomeen."e;Pietarin valot"e; on ainutlaatuinen muistelmaromaani inkerinsuomalaisten elamasta 1900-luvun alun Inkerinmaalla.-

Das Leben gleicht oft einer Großbaustelle findet Dido. Seit Lukas ihr vor Jahren das Herz gebrochen hat, fühlt sie sich wie ein Komparse im eigenen Leben. Erst als ihr Chef, der alte Buchhändler Hans, sie um Hilfe bittet, erwacht Dido aus ihrer Lethargie. Denn auch Hans wurde einst von seiner großen Liebe verraten – und konnte sie doch nie loslassen. Dido ahnt, das die Zeit eben doch nicht alle Wunden heilt, man muss es selbst tun. Und sie will Hans dabei helfen. Bei der Suche nach jener Frau taucht plötzlich Lukas an ihrer Seite auf. Und so muss auch Dido sich den eigenen Gefühlen und Verletzungen stellen. Es wird eine abenteuerliche Reise, bei der nichts ist, wie es scheint. Und für die es großen Mut braucht, denn im Leben gibt es kein Schwarz oder Weiß. Das Leben ist irgendwo dazwischen.Eva Pantleon lebt und schreibt in Reinbek bei Hamburg. Nach einem Studium der Germanistikvolontierte sie bei einem Hamburg-Magazin und arbeitete danach als Redakteurin. Heute ist sie als freie Journalistin und Autorin tätig.

"Weihnachten in Russland", gelesen von den beliebten Sprechern Christian Rode und Ulrike Hübschmann, entführt den Hörer in die Weiten des winterlichen Russlands. Zu hören sind 24 auf die Adventszeit einstimmende Überraschungen von Fjodor M. Dostojewski, Maxim Gorki, Alexander Puschkin, Leo Tolstoi, Anton Tschechow und anderen großen russischen Autoren.

Pavel växer upp i en minst sagt dysfunktionell familj. Modern sitter instängd på sitt rum med hallucinationer och en halvfärdig roman medan fadern tassar viskande runt godset för att inte störa. Utan någon ordentlig uppfostran från sina föräldrar är det hos stallknekten Vasilij som Pavel hittar sin trygga punkt. Undan för undan blir han mer stallpojke än godsägarson, för att sedan skickas iväg till det hårda livet på militärskola i Petersburg. Han känner inte sina egna föräldrar och de verkar besvikna på den person han blivit.Som sextonåring har Pavel gjort sig populär bland tjänsteflickorna runt godset. Själv är han likgiltig. Det är bara Vasilij som lyckas få honom att visa några känslor. Men en dag är det något som händer inom Pavel. Han börjar ifrågasätta sina egna handlingar och tankar. Kan det vara så att han faktiskt har en själ? Den absoluta vändpunkten kommer när han på tåget till Petersburg träffar den unge fursten Boris. Finns det kanske mer att önska av livet än vad Pavel tidigare trott?Jascha Golowanjuk (1905-1974) var en svensk författare, musiker och skådespelare. Han föddes i rysk-uzbekiska Samarkand men kom till Danmark som 14-åring och studerade där vid Det Kongelige Danske Musikkonservatorium. Som dansk medborgare flyttade han sedan till Sverige år 1929 och fick sedermera även svenskt medborgarskap. Han medverkade i flera av Kar de Mummas revyer och blev så småningom en av de svenska bibliotekens mest utlånade författare.

Paweł Iwanowicz Cziczikow w towarzystwie stangreta i lokaja przemierza prowincjonalne wsie i miasteczka w głębi Rosji. Jego wygląd ani charakter nie wyróżniają się ponad przeciętność. A jednak szybko zjednuje sobie ludzi, zaczynając od tych najważniejszych – prezesa sądu, policmajstra, gubernatora... Objeżdża lokalne majątki w konkretnym celu – kupna. Nie chodzi mu jednak o towary ani ziemię, a o tytułowe martwe dusze, czyli zmarłych chłopów pańszczyźnianych, za których właściciele ziemscy wciąż muszą płacić podatki. Cziczikow zapuszcza się w coraz mniej wytworne środowiska, a o nim samym zaczynają krążyć różne plotki. Kim naprawdę jest tajemniczy przyjezdny i jakie są jego zamiary?„Martwe dusze" to niedokończona powieść Nikołaja Gogola, nad którą pracował od 1835 roku aż do śmierci w 1852. Porównuje się ją do „Boskiej" komedii Dantego i uznaje za szczytowe osiągnięcie w literackiej spuściźnie Gogola.Nikołaj Gogol (1809-1852) - rosyjski prozaik i dramatopisarz. Choć karierę pisarską zaczynał od poematów i prozy, prawdziwą sławę przyniosły mu komedie takie jak "Rewizor" czy "Ożenek". Był mistrzem satyry i groteski. W swoich utworach często krytycznie odnosił się do funkcjonowania rosyjskiego systemu administracyjnego oraz obśmiewał ludzkie przywary.

Cette collection de contes et de fables contient plus de cents histoires inventées par Léon Tolstoï. Cet écrivain renommé autant pour sa prose que pour le contenu de ses œuvres nous fait voyager au cœur d’un univers inspiré de sa terre et de son folklore natal : la Russie. La collection est très diversifié puisque elle contient autant de contes comiques, romantiques, paysans et magiques, que de contes sages et précieux, notamment les célèbres : « L’aveugle et le Lait », « La Princesse aux Cheveux d’or », « Lipouniouchka », « Le Singe et le Pois » ou encore « La Poule et ses Poussins. »À lire sans plus tarder !Léon Tolstoï (1828-1910) est un écrivain russe dont le talent a été rapidement reconnu. Il s'est fait connaître par ses romans et nouvelles qui dépeignent la vie du peuple russe à l'époque des tsars. Avec ses écrits, il parvient à mettre en lumière les grands enjeux de la civilisation. Ses œuvres incontournables ont été adaptées d’innombrables fois, notamment dans le film « Anna Karenine » (2012) avec Keira Knightley et Jude Law, et la série « Guerre et Paix » (2016) avec Lily James.

Tout le monde pense que Teglev est un homme sérieux et courageux. On dit qu'il a sauvé un chien de la noyade en se précipitant sur un lac à la glace fine et craquante, et qu'il remporte tous ses paris sans afficher l'ombre d'un doute. Pourtant, seul Riedel le connait réellement. ; seul Riedel le sait superstitieux, inquiet, froid — et surtout effrayant...Une nuit, alors que les deux amis peinent à s'endormir, Teglev se redresse brusquement, les yeux exorbités par la peur. Quelqu'un frappe à la fenêtre et murmure son nom...Maître incontesté de la nouvelle et précurseur du récit enchâssé dont Maupassant s'inspirera, Tourgueniev dote ce chef-d'œuvre d'une pointe de fantastique et s'interroge sur la folie et la peur.van Sergueïevitch Tourgueniev (1818-1883) est un écrivain russe. Né d’une famille noble, tout oppose le père à l’écrivain. Son indignation contre les injustices sociales est déjà présente dans les écrits et les pensées du jeune Tourgueniev. Pour s'émanciper, Tourgueniev s’initie à la chasse et la poésie. À la mort d'Alexandre Pouchkine, il traduit quelques-uns de ses poèmes aux côtés de Prosper Mérimée. Tourgueniev voyage beaucoup (France, Saint-Pétersbourg, Angleterre). En 1850, alors qu’il fréquente George Sand en France, Nicolas Ier exige le retour des Russes expatriés. Il retourne en Russie, et publie en 1850 « Mémoires d’un chasseur » qui lui vaudra la prison pour ses critiques du servage, et ses positions occidentalistes. Libéré au bout de quelques années, il partira de nouveau pour la France où il fera la rencontre de Flaubert, Zola, Prosper Mérimée, Alphonse Daudet, Jules Vernes.

‘Beauties’ is a short story by Chekhov that tells the tale of a young schoolboy travelling through the countryside with his grandfather on a sweltering summer day. The boy is uninterested in his dreary dustbowl surroundings until they arrive at the house of an old friend and the boy becomes transfixed by an astonishingly beautiful young woman. ‘Beauties’ is a perfect encapsulation of Chekhov’s critically acclaimed writing style as the plot is minimal but his lyrical prose evokes a sense of enchantment and awe. Vivid imagery portrays the stunning beauty of both the young woman and the setting that will stay with the reader for as long as it stays with the mesmerised schoolboy. This short story’s meditation on the lasting impression of beauty makes it a perfect read for fans of ‘The Great Gatsby’ and Samuel Beckett, whose readers will also enjoy Chekhov’s realist writing style.A prolific writer of seven plays, a novel and hundreds of short stories, Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) is considered one of the best practitioners of the short story genre in literature. True to life and painfully morbid with his miserable and realistic depictions of Russian everyday life, Chekhov’s characters drift between humour, melancholy, artistic ambition, and death. Some of his best-known works include the plays 'Uncle Vanya', 'The Seagull', and 'The Cherry Orchard', where Chekhov dramatizes and portrays social and existential problems. His short stories unearth the mysterious beneath the ordinary situations, the failure and horror present in everyday life.

‘At Christmas Time’ is a masterful short story written late in Chekhov’s career that is divided into two parts. The first half follows an illiterate peasant family hiring an ex-soldier to write a letter to their estranged daughter as they ponder the mystery of her life. Chekhov’s wit is on full display here as the former soldier writes about the army instead of informing the daughter about her parents and hometown. The second part is more sombre as the letter is delivered to the daughter by her abusive husband and we learn what has transpired in her life. Chekhov’s fiery social critique is present in this short as he contrasts the warmth and love of hard village life with the coldness of upper-class luxury. ‘At Christmas Time’ displays Chekhov’s ability to combine irony and melancholy into an incredible work of art that distils a family saga across time and place into a few pages. This short story is Chekhov at his best and should be read by fans of Russian literature and beyond.A prolific writer of seven plays, a novel and hundreds of short stories, Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) is considered one of the best practitioners of the short story genre in literature. True to life and painfully morbid with his miserable and realistic depictions of Russian everyday life, Chekhov’s characters drift between humour, melancholy, artistic ambition, and death. Some of his best-known works include the plays 'Uncle Vanya', 'The Seagull', and 'The Cherry Orchard', where Chekhov dramatizes and portrays social and existential problems. His short stories unearth the mysterious beneath the ordinary situations, the failure and horror present in everyday life.

Eletään jatkosodan aikoja vuonna 1942. Pakkasta on yli kolmekymmentä astetta, kun majuri haluaa lähettää sissijoukon Äänisen toiselle puolelle. Tavoitteena on tiedustella Äänisjärven itäpuolella oleva Vytegran kaupungin alue. Ylikersantti ei ole asiasta innoissaan. Pakkasen lisäksi upottavaa lunta on paljon ja Vytegran kaupungissa on vihollisen sissitorjuntapataljoona. Valinnanvaraa ei kuitenkaan ole – ja niin ylikersantti sissijoukkoineen lähtee hurjalle matkalle yli Äänisen.Mauri Ahtosalo (1915–2002) oli suomalainen kirjailija. Hän työskenteli Puolustusvoimien palveluksessa aina vuoteen 1963 saakka. Ahtosalon romaanit käsittelevät Suomen sotien sissien edesottamuksia.

First published in 1925, ‘Gabriel Samara – Peacemaker’ is set in the future, in 1940 in a progressive Russia. Gabriel Samara, a dedicated and principled man, is visiting the United States seeking funding when he encounters the beautiful Catherine Borans, of royal Russian descent. Risk and danger ensue in this captivating futuristic tale from popular author E. Phillips Oppenheim.E. Phillips Oppenheim (1866-1946) was a hugely prolific and highly popular British author of novels and short stories. Born in Tottenham, London, Oppenheim left school as a teenager and worked for his leather-merchant father for 20 years prior to launching his literary career. Oppenheim published five novels under the pseudonym ‘Anthony Partridge’ before establishing his reputation as a writer under his own name. An internationally successful author, Oppenheim’s stories revolved mainly around glamourous characters, luxurious settings, and themes of espionage, suspense, and crime. He is widely regarded as one of the earliest pioneers of the thriller and spy-fiction genre as it is recognised today. Oppenheim’s incredible literary success meant that his own life soon began to mirror that of his opulent characters. He held lavish, Gatsby-style parties at his French Villa and was rumoured to have had frequent love affairs aboard his luxury yacht. Oppenheim’s success earned him the cover of Time magazine in 1927. Some of his most well-known novels include ‘The Great Impersonation’, ‘The Long Arm of Mannister’ and ‘The Moving Finger’.