Davidb's Books Page #49
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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... | 5 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
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,... | 5 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
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... | 6 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
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... | 16 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
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... | 6 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
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... | 6 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
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... | 5 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
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... | 7 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
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... | 8 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
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... | 4 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
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... | 4 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
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... | 5 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
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... | 4 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
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.... | 4 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
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... | 8 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
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... | 6 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
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... | 6 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
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... | 4 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
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... | 5 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
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... | 9 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
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... | 8 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
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.... | 6 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
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... | 4 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
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... | 6 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
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... | 7 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
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... | 13 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
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... | 6 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
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,... | 9 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
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... | 7 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
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... | 4 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
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... | 5 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
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... | 5 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
