Davidb's Books Page #9
Here's the list of books submitted by davidb — There are currently 1,164 books total — keep up the great work!
The Gamekeeper"The Gamekeeper" by Guy de Maupassant is a poignant short story that explores themes of love, jealousy, and the complexities of human relationships. Set in the French countryside,... | 2 Views added 2 days ago | Rating |
The Moribund"The Moribund" is a poignant short story by Guy de Maupassant that explores themes of mortality, the passage of time, and the human condition. The narrative centers around the... | 2 Views added 2 days ago | Rating |
The Witch"The Witch" by Aleksandr Kuprin is a haunting novella that explores the themes of love, obsession, and the supernatural. Set in a small Russian village, the story follows the... | 3 Views added 2 days ago | Rating |
The Outrage"The Outrage" by Aleksandr Kuprin is a poignant short story that explores the themes of passion, societal norms, and the complexity of human emotions. Set in early 20th-century... | 2 Views added 2 days ago | Rating |
Captain Ribnikov"Captain Ribnikov" is a novel by Russian author Aleksandr Kuprin, published in 1913. The story revolves around the experiences of Captain Ribnikov, a dedicated and principled... | 2 Views added 2 days ago | Rating |
The River of Life"The River of Life" by Aleksandr Kuprin is a poignant novella that explores themes of love, nature, and the human spirit. Set against the backdrop of the Russian landscape, the... | 2 Views added 2 days ago | Rating |
Cain"Cain" by Aleksandr Kuprin is a novella that delves into the profound themes of existence, morality, and the human condition through the lens of a soldier's psychological turmoil.... | 5 Views added 2 days ago | Rating |
Tempting Providence"Tempting Providence" is a poignant short story by Aleksandr Kuprin, set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Russia. The narrative explores themes of love, longing, and the... | 2 Views added 2 days ago | Rating |
Anathema"Anathema" by Aleksandr Kuprin is a poignant exploration of love, sacrifice, and moral dilemmas set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Russia. The story revolves around... | 2 Views added 2 days ago | Rating |
A Clump of Lilacs"A Clump of Lilacs" is a poignant novella by Russian author Aleksandr Kuprin, exploring themes of love, longing, and the complexities of human relationships. Set in a picturesque... | 3 Views added 2 days ago | Rating |
Dogs' Happiness"Dogs' Happiness" is a poignant novella by Aleksandr Kuprin that explores the simple yet profound joys of canine life. Through the eyes of a stray dog, the narrative delves into... | 2 Views added 2 days ago | Rating |
The Elephant"The Elephant" by Aleksandr Kuprin is a poignant and thought-provoking novella that explores the themes of human emotion, isolation, and the complex relationship between humans... | 2 Views added 2 days ago | Rating |
The White Poodle"The White Poodle" is a novella by Russian author Aleksandr Kuprin, known for its captivating narrative and rich character development. The story revolves around a young boy who... | 2 Views added 2 days ago | Rating |
The Last Word"The Last Word" by Aleksandr Kuprin is a poignant novella that explores themes of love, loss, and the human experience. Set in the backdrop of early 20th-century Russia, the story... | 2 Views added 2 days ago | Rating |
Mechanical Justice"Mechanical Justice" is a thought-provoking novel by Aleksandr Kuprin that explores the intersection of morality, law, and human emotion in a rapidly industrializing society. Set... | 2 Views added 2 days ago | Rating |
Hamlet"Hamlet" by Aleksandr Kuprin is a reimagining of Shakespeare's classic tragedy, exploring the psychological depth and moral dilemmas faced by the central character, Prince Hamlet.... | 2 Views added 2 days ago | Rating |
The Picture"The Picture" is a poignant short story by Russian author Aleksandr Kuprin that explores themes of art, beauty, and the complex relationships between individuals. The narrative... | 2 Views added 2 days ago | Rating |
The Idiot"The Idiot" by Aleksandr Kuprin is a poignant novel that explores the life of its protagonist, a simple and kind-hearted man named the Prince Lev Nikolayevich Myshkin, who returns... | 2 Views added 2 days ago | Rating |
Easter Day"Easter Day" by Aleksandr Kuprin is a poignant short story that explores themes of faith, renewal, and the complexities of human emotion. Set against the backdrop of the Orthodox... | 2 Views added 2 days ago | Rating |
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... | 2 Views added 2 days 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,... | 2 Views added 2 days 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... | 2 Views added 2 days 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... | 2 Views added 2 days 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... | 2 Views added 2 days 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... | 3 Views added 2 days 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... | 2 Views added 2 days 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... | 3 Views added 2 days 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... | 2 Views added 2 days 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... | 2 Views added 2 days 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... | 3 Views added 2 days 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... | 2 Views added 2 days 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... | 2 Views added 2 days ago | Rating |
