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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.

The narrative focuses on the extraordinary predicament of the Civil Councillor Navagin. For the past thirteen years he has striven in vain to uncover the undisclosed identity of a certain Fedyukov. His signature mysteriously appears in every single document that leaves Navagin's office. Navagin is perplexed and out of his wits.Ironically enough, the time comes when the Councillor decides to follow his superstitious wife's advice to seek arcane knowledge from a spiritual medium. What follows is a hilarious lesson about the consequences of deciding one is above ordinary explanations for extraordinary events.An entertaining and memorable read, 'A Mystery' is highly recommended for fans of the much-loved 1979 satirical comedy movie 'Monty Python's Life of Brian' starring John Cleese, Terry Jones, Eric Idle and Graham Chapman. It makes for an excellent addition to any Chekhov and O.Henry reader's bookshelf.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.

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.

En tågresa i artonhundratalets Ryssland är på väg att ta en oväntad vändning. Ett samtal kring äktenskap, lust och kärlek stegras kraftigt och förvandlas snart till en hätsk diskussion. Det dröjer inte länge förrän hela tågvagnen på något sätt är inblandad. Åsikterna går brett isär och i centrum hamnar kvinnans bildning och frigörelse. Men när en tidigare tystlåten man plötsligt äntrar konversationen, med buller och med bång, närmar den sig med ens sitt abrupta slut. Någon frågar om han inte hört talas om Pozdnysjev – mannen som mördade sin hustru i ren svartsjuka. Jo, han har hört talas om Pozdnysjev. Han är Pozdnysjev.Kreutzersonaten är ett av Lev Tolstojs mest uppmärksammade verk, som skapade stor kontrovers när det för första gången gavs ut. På grund av sina budskap kring sexualitet och avhållsamhet censurerades boken i både författarens hemland Ryssland och i USA.Lev Tolstoj (1828-1910) var en av den ryska litteraturens mästare, och en förgrundsgestalt för den ryska realismen. Han är bland annat känd för att ha skrivit klassiker som Anna Karenina och Krig och fred.

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? -

‘The Grand Inquisitor’ is a short story that appears in one of Dostoevsky’s most famous works, ‘The Brothers Karamazov’, but it is often read independently due to its standalone story and literary significance. In the tale, Jesus comes to Seville during the Spanish Inquisition and performs miracles but is soon arrested and sentenced to be burned. The Grand Inquisitor informs Jesus that the church no longer needs him as they are stronger under the direction of Satan. ‘The Grand Inquisitor’ is incredibly interesting and compelling for its philosophical discussion about religion and the human condition. The main debate put forth in the poem is whether freedom or security is more important to mankind, as an all-powerful church can provide safety but requires its followers to abandon their free will. This tale remains remarkably influential among philosophers, political thinkers, and novelists from Friedrich Nietzsche and Noam Chomsky to David Foster Wallace and beyond. Dostoevsky’s writing is both inventive and provocative in this timeless story as the reader is free to come to their own conclusions. ‘The Grand Inquisitor’ should be read by anyone interested in philosophy or politics.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.

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 ».

Fur Freunde von zeitlosen Liebesgeschichten: Tolstois wohl beruhmtester Roman erzahlt die Geschichte von zwei Liebesbeziehungen und hinterfragt dabei, wie die groe Liebe im realen Alltag bestehen kann. Beim Anblick der verheirateten Anna Karenina ist es um Graf Wronskij geschehen. Ihre gegenseitige Anziehung muss sich gegen alle gesellschaftlichen Widerstande durchsetzen. Der junge Gutsbesitzer Ljewin hingegen halt um die Hand der jungen Kitty an, die ihn jedoch zuruckweist, da sie sich wiederum in Graf Wronskij verliebt hat. Episch und voller Mitgefuhl entfaltet Tosltoi einen groen, zeitlosen Liebesreigen der jeden Leser in seinen Bann zieht.-

‘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.

In der schwedischen Stadt Haparanda, nahe der finnischen Grenze, findet man eine tote Wölfin, in ihrem Magen menschliche Überreste. Als Polizistin Hannah Wester und ihre Kollegen in den Wäldern die männliche Leiche entdecken, führt sie die Spur zu einem Drogendeal, der in Nordfinnland blutig endete. Doch wie und warum ist der Tote in den Wäldern von Haparanda gelandet? Wo ist das Geld, wo sind die Drogen?Das fragt sich auch Profi-Killerin Katja, die den Auftrag hat, beides zurückzubeschaffen. Doch sie ist nicht die Einzige, die auf dem Weg nach Haparanda ist. Plötzlich wird die kleine Grenzstadt zum Schauplatz brutaler Ereignisse ... Der Auftakt zur neuen packenden Thriller-Reihe von Hans Rosenfeldt, der auch gemeinsam mit Michael Hjorth als Autorenduo Hjorth&Rosenfeldt sehr erfolgreich ist.Hans Rosenfeldt schreibt Drehbücher und ist in seinem Heimatland Schweden ein beliebter Radio- und Fernsehmoderator. Gemeinsam mit Michael Hjorth bildet er zudem das erfolgreiche Krimi-Autoren-Duo Hjorth&Rosenfeldt.

„Glaubt mir, die Welt wird euch nichts schenken. Wenn ihr ein Leben wollt, so stehlt es." Philosophin, Schriftstellerin, Rebellin: Lou Andreas-Salomé ist eine der klügsten und zugleich freiesten Frauen ihrer Zeit, die als Liebende stets ihr Herz für sich behält – bis sie dem jungen Rilke begegnet und mit ihm das „totale Ineinanderleben" erlebt, ihre erste Beziehung, in der sich intellektuelle, emotionale und körperliche Liebe vereinen. Doch Rilke psychische Verfassung wird immer labiler, und er engt sie zunehmend ein – muss Lou sich von der Liebe abwenden, um frei zu bleiben?Hinter Thérèse Lambert verbirgt sich die Autorin Ursula Hahnenberg, die in München aufgewachsen ist und mit ihrer Familie in Berlin lebt. Als Schwester von vier Brüdern und spätere Studentin der Forstwissenschaft hat sie früh gelernt, unter Männern ihre Frau zu stehen. Nicht zuletzt deshalb gilt auch beim Schreiben ihre besondere Leidenschaft starken Frauen wie Lou Andreas-Salomé.

"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.

Zwei außergewöhnliche Menschen - ein ungewöhnliches LiebespaarIm Frühjahr 1900 fahren die Schriftstellerin Lou Andreas-Salomé und Rainer Maria Rilke gemeinsam für mehrere Wochen nach Rußland. Sie besichtigen Kirchen und Galerien in Moskau, reisen per Schiff auf der Wolga und setzen sich mit der sozialen Frage im Gespräch mit Leo Tolstoi auseinander. Am Ende kehren beide fasziniert aus dem Zarenreich zurück; ihre Liebe zueinander kann diese Reise allerdings nicht überdauern. Lou Andreas-Salomé führt ein ausgesprochen lebendiges Tagebuch. Rainer Maria Rilke legt seine Erlebnisse und Empfindungen in mehreren Briefen nieder: ... was verdankt ich Rußland -, es hat mich zu dem gemacht, was ich bin, von dort ging ich innerlich aus, alle Heimat meines Instinkts, all mein innerer Ursprung ist dort!  Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926) war einer der größten Dichter deutscher Sprache. Mit großem Gespür für seine Umwelt und für die Kraft der Worte hinterließ Rilke der Nachwelt ein bedeutendes Werk aus Prosa, Lyrik und Aufsätzen. Auch seine Briefwechsel zählen zum deutschen Kulturerbe. Lou Andreas-Salomé - geborene Louise von Salomé - wurde am 12. Februar 1861 in St. Petersburg geboren und starb am 5. Februar 1937 in Göttingen. Sie war eine russisch-deutsche Schriftstellerin, Erzählerin, Essayistin und Psychoanalytikerin.

23-letni Rodion Raskolnikow konczy studia prawnicze, ale ciezka sytuacja finansowa jego rodziny utrudnia mu rozpoczecie praktyki w zawodzie. Mlody mezczyzna jest zwolennikiem filozofii, zgodnie z ktora jednostka wybitna ma prawo dokonywac zbrodni na zwyklych ludziach. Raskolnikow publikuje na ten temat manifest w prasie. Nie chcac dopuscic, by jego siostra wyszla za maz wylacznie dla pieniedzy, decyduje sie zabic dla zarobku stara lichwiarke, ktora traktuje jako spoleczna "e;wsze"e;. Sytuacja komplikuje sie, gdy na miejscu niespodziewanie pojawia sie jej siostra Lizawieta. Po dokonaniu podwojnego zabojstwa wciaz przekonany do swoich racji Raskolnikow przechodzi zalamanie nerwowe. Przygniatajace przeczucie nieuniknionej kary sprowadza na niego goraczke i majaki.-

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.

Tajemniczy mężczyzna dobił właśnie targu i przekonał sowiecką instytucję do zakupu polskich maszyn rolniczych. W oczekiwaniu na pociąg powrotny, przysiadł w moskiewskiej kawiarni Filipowa. Otoczony dźwiękami jazz-bandu poczuł się dość nieswojo. Niespodziewanie do jego stolika przysiada się elegancka kobieta, która - jak się wydaje - wie o nim więcej niż powinna. Dzięki jej sztuczkom mężczyźnie udaje się uniknąć aresztowania. Między bohaterami rodzi się uczucie, jednak każde z nich pilnuje, by nie zdradzić o sobie zbyt wielu szczegółów.Aleksander Błażejowski (1890-1940) – polski dziennikarz i pisarz, autor powieści sensacyjno-kryminalnych. Uważany za pierwszego w Polsce twórcę tego gatunku. Wszystkie jego powieści znajdowały się na liście książek zakazanych w PRL. Znany z tytułów takich jak „Czerwony błazen", „Korytarz podziemny B." oraz z popularnej trylogii kryminalnej („Walizka P.Z.", „Tajemnica doktora Hiwi", "Tekturowy człowiek").

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.