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The Song and the Dance

"The Song and the Dance" by Aleksandr Kuprin is a poignant and evocative exploration of love, passion, and the struggles of artistic expression. Set against the backdrop of early...

by Aleksandr Kuprin

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A Slav Soul

"A Slav Soul" by Aleksandr Kuprin is a poignant exploration of Russian identity, culture, and the complexities of human experience. Through a series of interconnected stories,...

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Mr. Prohartchin

"Mr. Prohartchin" is a short story by Fyodor Dostoevsky, written in 1862. The narrative centers around the character of Mr. Prohartchin, a middle-class clerk who embodies the...

by Fyodor Dostoevsky

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A Little Hero

"A Little Hero" is a short story by Fyodor Dostoevsky that explores themes of innocence, bravery, and the complexities of human nature. The narrative follows a young boy who...

by Fyodor Dostoevsky

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Polzunkov

"Polzunkov" is a short work by Fyodor Dostoevsky, written in 1848 and often considered a novella. The story revolves around the life of the titular character, a hapless and...

by Fyodor Dostoevsky

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A Christmas Tree and a Wedding

"A Christmas Tree and a Wedding" is a short story by Fyodor Dostoevsky that explores themes of social class, human relationships, and moral complexities. The narrative unfolds...

by Fyodor Dostoevsky

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A Faint Heart

"A Faint Heart" is a short story by Fyodor Dostoevsky that explores themes of human vulnerability, emotional conflict, and the complexity of relationships. The narrative centers...

by Fyodor Dostoevsky

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Notes From Underground

"Notes from Underground" is a novella by Fyodor Dostoevsky, first published in 1864. The work is presented as the ramblings of an unnamed narrator, often referred to as the...

by Fyodor Dostoevsky

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White Nights

"White Nights," a novella by Fyodor Dostoevsky, is a poignant exploration of dreams, love, and loneliness set against the backdrop of St. Petersburg's enchanting white nights. The...

by Fyodor Dostoevsky

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The Dream of a Ridiculous Man

"The Dream of a Ridiculous Man" is a short story by Fyodor Dostoevsky that explores themes of existentialism, morality, and the nature of happiness. The narrative follows a...

by Fyodor Dostoevsky

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Bobok

"Bobok" is a short story by Fyodor Dostoevsky, first published in 1864. The narrative follows a man named Ivan Ivanovich, who attends a cemetery and overhears a conversation among...

by Fyodor Dostoevsky

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The Crocodile

"The Crocodile" is a satirical novella by Fyodor Dostoevsky, first published in 1865. The story follows a man named Ivan Matveich, who is swallowed alive by a crocodile while...

by Fyodor Dostoevsky

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The Peasant Marey

"The Peasant Marey" is a short story by Fyodor Dostoevsky that explores themes of poverty, compassion, and the human condition through the life of a poor peasant woman named...

by Fyodor Dostoevsky

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The Heavenly Christmas Tree

"The Heavenly Christmas Tree" is a short story by Fyodor Dostoevsky that explores themes of innocence, suffering, and redemption through the eyes of a young girl named Nastasya....

by Fyodor Dostoevsky

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Another Man's Wife

"Another Man's Wife" is a lesser-known short story by Fyodor Dostoevsky, exploring themes of love, infidelity, and the complexities of human relationships. The narrative revolves...

by Fyodor Dostoevsky

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An Unpleasant Predicament

"An Unpleasant Predicament" is a short story by Fyodor Dostoevsky that explores the complexities of human experience, morality, and societal expectations. The narrative centers...

by Fyodor Dostoevsky

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A Novel in Nine Letters

"A Novel in Nine Letters" is a lesser-known work attributed to Fyodor Dostoevsky, written in the form of a correspondence between two characters. The narrative unfolds through...

by Fyodor Dostoevsky

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An Honest Thief

"An Honest Thief," a short story by Fyodor Dostoevsky, explores the themes of morality, honesty, and the complexities of human nature. The narrative follows a petty thief named...

by Fyodor Dostoevsky

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The Childhood

"The Childhood" is a novel by Leo Tolstoy that reflects the author's early experiences and memories as a young boy. The narrative is framed through the eyes of a young...

by Leo Tolstoy

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Ilyás

"Ilyás" is a lesser-known work by Leo Tolstoy that delves into themes of faith, morality, and the human condition. The narrative revolves around the character of Ilyás, who...

by Leo Tolstoy

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The Two Brothers and the Gold

"The Two Brothers and the Gold" is a short story by Leo Tolstoy that explores themes of greed, wisdom, and the consequences of choices. The narrative follows two brothers who...

by Leo Tolstoy

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Little Girls Wiser Than Old People

"Little Girls Wiser Than Old People" is a poignant short story by Leo Tolstoy that explores the themes of innocence, wisdom, and the contrast between childhood and adulthood....

by Leo Tolstoy

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The Fiend Persists, But God Resists

"The Fiend Persists, But God Resists" is a thought-provoking exploration of the human spirit, drawing on themes of faith, morality, and the struggle against inner...

by Leo Tolstoy

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Where Love is, There God is Also

"Where Love Is, There God Is Also" is a poignant short story by Leo Tolstoy that explores the theme of love as a divine force. The narrative follows a humble carpenter...

by Leo Tolstoy

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The Two Old Men

"The Two Old Men" is a short moral tale by Leo Tolstoy that explores themes of friendship, generosity, and the human capacity for kindness. The story revolves around two...

by Leo Tolstoy

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Neglect the Fire

"Neglect the Fire" is a short story by Leo Tolstoy that explores themes of human suffering, the struggle for meaning, and the nature of existence. The narrative focuses...

by Leo Tolstoy

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The Three Hermits

"The Three Hermits" is a short story by Leo Tolstoy that explores themes of faith, simplicity, and the essence of true spirituality. The narrative follows a priest who...

by Leo Tolstoy

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What Men Live by

"What Men Live By" is a poignant short story by Leo Tolstoy that explores themes of love, compassion, and the interconnectedness of humanity. Set in 19th-century Russia,...

by Leo Tolstoy

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On Popular Education

"On Popular Education" is a thought-provoking essay by Leo Tolstoy in which the renowned Russian author explores the role of education in shaping individuals and...

by Leo Tolstoy

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The Decembrists

"The Decembrists" is a historical novella by Leo Tolstoy that delves into the events surrounding the Decembrist Revolt of 1825 in Russia. The story focuses on the lives and...

by Leo Tolstoy

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How Trees Walk

"How Trees Walk" is a philosophical tale by Leo Tolstoy that explores the deep connection between humanity and nature. Through a whimsical narrative, the story revolves around the...

by Leo Tolstoy

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The Bird-cherry

"The Bird-Cherry" is a poignant short story by Leo Tolstoy that explores themes of love, loss, and the passage of time. The narrative centers around a chance encounter between two...

by Leo Tolstoy

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