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Three students. A deserted house. A witch. This horror novella boasts an abundance of supernatural encounters, dazzling effects, and folktale elements. Included in the cycle ‘Mirgorod’, this is one of Gogol’s most successful works and has witnessed some notable movie adaptations.Considered one of the most prominent figures in the short story genre, Nikolai Gogol (1809-1852) was born in Ukraine. Both a writer and a dramatist, he is known for the unconventional nature of his works, so much so that they often touch upon folklore and fantasy. He has been attached to a range of different literary styles, including surrealism and Russian realism. Gogol’s most famous works include the novel "Dead Souls", the horror novella "Viy", as well as the short story collections "Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka" and "Mirgorod". They have inspired numerous stage, film, and television adaptations including the movie "Inspector General" (1949), based loosely on his play with the same name.

Well, you brought this on yourself. Not only were you browsing the Russian classics section – literature with a reputation so dour and depressing that it has reached meme status, but when you on top of that pick out the one book titled "Sorrow", we can only imagine that you've taken the advice of the people complaining about your sunny disposition and the spring in your step. Fortunately, you're in good hands as Chekhov is a virtuoso of the moody human blues.The plot is very simple: An old man must take his wife to the hospital before she expires. Then we learn that it's a 20 mile trip on an awful road, that it's biting cold and snowing, that the man is an alcoholic (and a mean one at that), that his horse is a wreck and then real adversity eventually sets in.Still, Russian literature is famous for a reason – and that reason might just be its similarity to Finnish sauna tradition: That sometimes you have to go roll around naked in the cold, cold snow to truly appreciate the nice, relaxing warmth you have around you.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. Contrary to pop culture belief, Chekhov was neither a gun enthusiast or a crew member of the USS Enterprise in Star Trek.

Inspired by Tolstoy’s own experiences in the Caucasian War, ‘The Cossacks’ is a suspenseful tale of murder and misfortune as well as being a menas for the young author to clear his gambling debts. Tolstoy’s undying love for the Russian landscape and his incessant exploration of the meaning of life shine through in this novel and make it a must-read for fans of all Russian literature, culture and history.Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) was a Russian author. He was a prolific author of large literary works, but he also wrote many short stories, alongside the essays and plays written in his later life. Deemed the master of realistic fiction, his novel ‘Anna Karenina’ (1875-77) is considered by many to be the greatest novel of all time. Some of his other notable works include ‘War and Peace' (1865-69), ‘The Kingdom of God is Within You’ (1894), and his final novel ‘Resurrection’ (1899). His frank examinations of the world around him are unmissable for fans of Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Anton Chekhov, and Virginia Woolf, who was openly inspired by Tolstoy’s ideas about social class.

The beautiful Alvita who had lost both her parents, was living quietly in her family home in Southern Russia. Her father had been Russian and her mother had been English. Alvita was pleased to receive a visit from her brother, Ivor, but shocked when he told her that they must leave Russia immediately, as a Revolution was inevitable and would start very soon. He had brought with him his friend, Nicholas, who said that he would help them pack up as many of their treasures as they could and make their way to England. Alvita felt a little unsure of Nicholas, but thought that perhaps she might be mistaken. Ivor insists that he should be a Russian Prince and Alvita a Princess as the English are always impressed by grand titles, although Alvita is none too sure about the deception. After packing her mother’s jewellery, some valuable pictures and silver, they know that they must avoid the dangerous Revolutionaries and travel as fast as possible to the nearest Port to find a ship to take them to England. This Nicholas arranges for them and, when they arrive in England, Ivor by chance meets an old friend, Charles, the Marquis of Harrington, who he was friends with when they were at Oxford University. Charles takes them to his impressive house in London and, when he learns that they want to sell their treasures, he arranges for them to be displayed in the ballroom and the stables. It is when Alvita sees a valuable painting being removed from its frame that she knows that Nicholas is attempting to cheat the Marquis. How she warns Charles of what is happening in his house. And how she and her brother find the love that they both sought but believed would never be theirs is all told in this unusual romance by BARBARA CARTLAND.Barbara Cartland was the world’s most prolific novelist who wrote an amazing 723 books in her lifetime, of which no less than 644 were romantic novels with worldwide sales of over 1 billion copies and her books were translated into 36 different languages. As well as romantic novels, she wrote historical biographies, 6 autobiographies, theatrical plays and books of advice on life, love, vitamins and cookery. She wrote her first book at the age of 21 and it was called Jigsaw. It became an immediate bestseller and sold 100,000 copies in hardback in England and all over Europe in translation. Between the ages of 77 and 97 she increased her output and wrote an incredible 400 romances as the demand for her romances was so strong all over the world. She wrote her last book at the age of 97 and it was entitled perhaps prophetically The Way to Heaven. Her books have always been immensely popular in the United States where in 1976 her current books were at numbers 1 & 2 in the B. Dalton bestsellers list, a feat never achieved before or since by any author. Barbara Cartland became a legend in her own lifetime and will be best remembered for her wonderful romantic novels so loved by her millions of readers throughout the world, who have always collected her books to read again and again, especially when they feel miserable or depressed. Her books will always be treasured for their moral message, her pure and innocent heroines, her handsome and dashing heroes, her blissful happy endings and above all for her belief that the power of love is more important than anything else in everyone’s life.

Den lettere anløbne journalist Esben bliver opsøgt af en ung kvinde, som påstår, at hendes afdøde mand - en højtstående politimand - er blevet set i live i Rio. Mod betaling indvilliger Esben i at tage til Sydamerika for at undersøge sagen nærmere. Efter mange forviklinger kommer Esben på sporet af et gennembrud, men hans viden skal hurtigt vise sig at få fatale følger.Albert Petersen (f. 1952) er en dansk digter, forfatter, instruktør og silkehandler. Han har udgivet en lang række romaner og digtsamlinger ved siden af arbejdet som silkehandler, som han begyndte på en rejse til Asien, der egentlig gik ud på at samle information og inspiration til en roman.

«Mandelstam» es un homenaje a dos de los más grandes escritores rusos del siglo XX: Anna Ajmátova y Ósip Mandelstam. Además del texto con los recuerdos de Anna Ajmátova sobre Ósip Mandelstam, este volumen incluye cartas y poemas de ambos escritores en lo que podría ser el reencuentro de dos amigos que sufrieron la persecución del estalinismo. «Conocí a Ósip Mandelstam en La Torre de Viacheslav Ivánov en la primavera de 1911. Entonces era un muchacho flacucho con un lirio de los valles en el ojal, con la cabeza bien alta, de ojos llameantes y pestañas larguísimas, casi hasta las mejillas. Lo vi por segunda vez en casa de Tolstói en Staro-Nevski; no me reconoció y Alexéi Nikoláievich se puso a hacerle preguntas sobre la mujer de Gumiliov, y él indicó con las manos cómo era de grande el sombrero que yo había llevado. Me asusté por si sucedía algo irreparable y me di a conocer».Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Anna Ajmátova (1889-1966) fue una poetisa rusa. Cursó estudios superiores en Literatura e Historia. Su emotiva obra en memoria de las víctimas de Stalin, entre las que estuvo su hijo Lev, «Requiem» (1935-1940), está considerada una obra maestra y un monumento poético al sufrimiento del pueblo soviético bajo la dictadura estalinista. Sufrió la censura en razón de su «misticismo, erotismo e indiferencia política».

Miljoonia ansainnut kauppias Moskovasta on saamassa aatelisarvon. Juhlan aihetta on yllin kyllin, kun siniveristen maailma on kovan tyon jalkeen kauppiaalle ja hanen perheelleen avautumassa. Tarkeaa aatelisperheelle on selkea perherakenne, ja kaksi kauppiaan kolmesta pojasta onkin jo vakiintuneessa avioliitossa perheineen.Mutta mita voi kauppias nuorimmalleen, joka ei ole kiinnostunut rahasta tai perheen maineesta? Hanen mielessaan kun on vain koyhien auttaminen ja vaaryyksien poistaminen maailmasta. Isa ja poika joutuvat nokikkain, vaikka perheen pitaisi nyt pitaa mita lujimmin yhta.Perheessa tapahtuu yllattaen tragedia, joka herattaa seka isan etta pojan todellisuuteen. Olisiko nyt aika loytaa yhteinen savel?-

En amerikansk dator för militärt bruk har hamnat i ryssens händer. En potentiell geopolitisk katastrof måste därmed undvikas och chefen för Enheten, Ian DelCour, behöver agera snabbt. Hans motdrag är att skicka sprängexperten Axel Hjort och agenten Johanna Stjerne inkognito till det stora landet i öst för att nästla sig in i det ryska gangsternätverk som har datorn i sitt ägo. Det gäller för Hjort och Stjerne att agera fort och effektivt innan gangsterledaren hinner kränga datorn vidare till ännu mer opålitliga händer..."Handen i flaskan" är den tredje av sju delar i thrillerserien om den superhemliga organisationen Enheten.Serien följer bl.a. agenten Johanna Stjerne och chefen Ian DelCours äventyr inom den superhemliga organisationen EnhetenKjell Erling Genberg (1940-) är en svensk författare och manusförfattare från norra Hälsingland. Genberg är främst känd för sina deckarromaner, westernromaner och sin otroliga produktivitet som författare.

Statsministern tittar Johanna Stjerne i ögonen och meddelar det hon visste var på väg att hända: Enheten ska lösas upp. Men ett sista uppdrag ligger på deras bord innan det sker. Geraldo Reyes är fortfarande på fri fot efter det misslyckade atombombsattentatet mot Oskarshamns kärnkraftverk. Reyes och hans ökände kompanjon, yrkesmördare Pungvargen, har setts till i Ryssland. Enheten skickar dit sina bästa tillgångar för att ta fast dem båda. Man planerar inte bombattentat i Sverige ostraffat..."Paradisets bakdörr" är den sjunde och avslutande delen i thrillerserien om den superhemliga organisationen Enheten.Serien följer bl.a. agenten Johanna Stjerne och chefen Ian DelCours äventyr inom den superhemliga organisationen EnhetenKjell Erling Genberg (1940-) är en svensk författare och manusförfattare från norra Hälsingland. Genberg är främst känd för sina deckarromaner, westernromaner och sin otroliga produktivitet som författare.

Stas Kalinowski przechodzi rekonwalescencje w domu rodzinnym kapitana Siergieja Filatowicza nieopodal Piotrogrodu. Nie ma tu czasu na nude. Ojciec przyjaciela ze szpitalnej sali jest zawzietym naukowcem, ktory swoim ekscentrycznym zachowaniem raz po raz wprawia wszystkich domownikow w oslupienie. Dorastajaca siostra Siergieja oczekuje doroslego traktowania i wciaz zagaduje Stasia. Tymczasem sam Siergiej rozpoczyna zaloty do panny Marii Golowinej. Czego dowie sie o swojej wybrance przy blizszym poznaniu?Wzruszajaca i pelna ciepla polska saga o wielopokoleniowej rodzinie Kalinowskich. Mieszkancy dworku pod Malwami pielegnuja szlacheckie tradycje. Wraz z poczatkiem XX wieku ich spokojne zycie zaburzy bieg historycznych wydarzen. Rodzinne tajemnice, rozczarowania i tesknoty wplyna na ich relacje. Mimo trudnosci z ktorymi sie zmierza, nie zapomna o tym, ze najwazniejsza w zyciu jest milosc.

Ranny w manifestacji Staś Kalinowski trafia pod opiekę Ałły Poniewierskiej i jej męża. To Andrej zadał mu cios workiem z piaskiem w głowę, sądząc, że Kalinowski stanowi zagrożenie dla kobiety. W ramach rewanżu małżeństwo postanawia otoczyć Kalinowskiego opieką do czasu, aż wydobrzeje. Wydaje się, że Ałła ma dodatkowy interes w tym, by młody mężczyzna został pod jej dachem - ma z nim pewną tajemnicę. Uwodzicielska, miła atmosfera mija, gdy Staś budzi się ze skrępowanymi rękami.Wzruszająca i pełna ciepła polska saga o wielopokoleniowej rodzinie Kalinowskich. Mieszkańcy dworku pod Malwami pielęgnują szlacheckie tradycje. Wraz z początkiem XX wieku ich spokojne życie zaburzy bieg historycznych wydarzeń. Rodzinne tajemnice, rozczarowania i tęsknoty wpłyną na ich relacje. Mimo trudności z którymi się zmierzą, nie zapomną o tym, że najważniejsza w życiu jest miłość.Marian Piotr Rawinis (ur. 7 grudnia 1953 w Popiołach, zm. 1 lutego 2021 w Pobłędziu) znany też jako Peter Janees to polski poeta, powieściopisarz, scenarzysta i dziennikarz. To również działacz opozycji i były więzień polityczny w okresie stanu wojennego. Tworzył oraz pełnił funkcję redaktora naczelnego pierwszej niezależnej gazety w Częstochowie – „Dziennik Częstochowski 24 Godziny". Współpracował m.in. z TVP Katowice, Gazetą Wyborczą czy Dziennikiem Polskim. Był również częstochowskim korespondentem PAP. W swoim literackim dorobku autor posiada powieści historyczne, sensacyjne, obyczajowe i kryminalne, np. „Facet z Beauty Falls", „Martwa natura z księżycem". W latach 80. publikował pod pseudonimem Peter Janees. Niewątpliwie uznanie czytelników zdobyła „Saga rodu z Lipowej" składająca się z 36 tomów. W 2011 roku pisarz pod pseudonimem Piotr Kukliński wydał kolejną sagę „Dworek pod malwami" (70 tomików). W latach 2015 – 2016 ukazała się trzecia saga autora pt. „Amerykański sen".

Aurora Karamzini on hurmaava 16-vuotias tyttö, joka on aloittamassa elämää aateliston seurapiireissä. Hän kohtaa Pietarissa ja Helsingissä aikansa vaikutusvaltaisimpia henkilöitä. Auroran elämää värittävät kuitenkin myös aivan tavalliset ongelmat kuten sisarusten sairastelu ja aviomiehen etsiminen. Teos kuvaa Auroran matkaa keisarin palatsiin hovineidiksi, vaimoksi ja lopulta yhteiskunnalliseksi vaikuttajaksi.Aurora: keisarinnan hovineito tarkastelee hyväntekijänä tunnetun seurapiirinaisen nuoruutta 1800-luvulla. Historiallinen elämäkertaromaani sijoittuu Suomen suurruhtinaskuntaan. Teos on osa Mikkasen nuorille tarkoitettua kirjasarjaa merkittävistä suomalaisista naishenkilöistä.Raili Mikkasen historiallinen nuortenkirjasarja esittelee joukon voimakastahtoisia nuoria naisia, jotka jättivät jälkensä Suomen historiaan.Raili Mikkanen (o.s. Räsänen, s. 1941) on suomalainen kirjailija, jonka teoksia ovat esimerkiksi Thuongin päivä (1987) ja Unelmien varjot (2008). Mikkaselle on myönnetty Finlandia Junior -palkinto teoksesta Ei ole minulle suvannot! (2002).

Jatkosota on alkanut. Rintamat pysyvät paikoillaan, mutta niiden läpi tunkeutuu joukko Kaakkois-Karjalan miehiä kohti eteläistä Kannasta. Heidän tehtävänään on toimia kulissien takana ja heikentää vihollisen valmiuksia vaivihkaa. Miehet katkovat rautatieyhteyksiä, välittävät viestejä ja tarkkailevat vihollisen liikennettä.Nälkä ja vilu tunkeutuvat jokaisen sissin luihin ja ytimiin. Räjähdykset, piilottelu ja ainainen pelko kalvavat mieltä. Miten miehet pitävät moraalia yllä? Miltä sodan kulku näyttää heidän näkökulmastaan, kaukana rintaman avoimista taisteluista? Mauri Ahtosalo kertoo rehdillä otteella tästä jatkosodan puolesta romaanin muodossa.Mauri Ahtosalo (1915–2002) oli suomalainen kirjailija. Hän työskenteli Puolustusvoimien palveluksessa aina vuoteen 1963 saakka. Ahtosalon romaanit käsittelevät Suomen sotien sissien edesottamuksia.

In Deutschland wurde Alexej Nawalny erst dadurch bekannt, dass er nur knapp einen Giftanschlag überlebte, für den er den russischen Geheimdienst verantwortlich macht. Nach seiner Behandlung in Deutschland wurde er bei seiner Rückkehr umgehend festgenommen, veröffentlichte aber gleichzeitig ein Video über Putin, das millionenfach geklickt wurde, Hunderttausende gingen auf die Straße. Nawalny präsentiert sich als Retter Russlands, der Putin unerbittlich vom Thron jagen will. Dabei ist er nicht unumstritten. Wer Alexej Nawalny ist, wofür er steht und ob er Putin auch aus der Haft heraus gefährlich werden kann, beleuchten nun erstmals drei internationale Russlandexperten mit Zugang zu Nawalnys engsten Vertrauten.Ben Noble, Jan Matti Dollbaum und Morvan Lallouet forschen zu Autoritarismus und politischer Opposition und widmen ihre Expertise nun Nawalny.

Una inolvidable crónica preñada de humor de un acontecimiento que trascendió el Telón de Acero. Esta obra comprende la investigación del periodista Daniel Utrilla sobre el supuesto avistamiento de un ovni en la ciudad rusa de Vorónezh en 1989. Las averiguaciones del narrador compondrán un perfecto eco de la España berlanguiana y desnortada de la época. Novela coral, periodismo excéntrico, historia inolvidable.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Daniel Utrilla es un autor nacido en Madrid en 1976. Corresponsal de El Mundo en Rusia durante más de diez años, ha dedicado tanto su obra como su vida profesional a este país, donde aún reside. En la actualidad compagina la narrativa con su labor periodística en el canal ruso RT en español.

Boris, un ex comandante della corazzata militare russa "e;Pobieda"e;, libera i detenuti politici incarcerati su un'isola situata nei pressi della Siberia Meridionale. Con lui si schierano i russi Fedoro e Rokoff e il comandante della prodigiosa macchina volante conosciuta come lo Sparviero. A bordo di questo mezzo prodigioso, gli uomini sorvoleranno l'Europa, l'Africa e Atlantide, fino a raggiungere le Americhe. La loro missione? Salvare Wanda, la figlia di Boris, rapita da un malvagio barone.-

First published in 1900, ‘Three Men’ is a novel by famous Russian author Maxim Gorky. The story follows the fortunes of Ilya, a poor boy from the slums who finds himself catapulted into middle-class society in contrast to the friends and family he has left behind. He soon discovers, however, that wealth does not necessarily buy you security or happiness. A touching, melancholic novel which shockingly depicts the harsh reality of the working class at the time. A contemporary of Tolstoy and Chekhov, Gorky’s work is essential reading for all fans of Russian literature.Maxim Gorky (1868-1936) was a Russian author, playwright, and political activist. Orphaned at the age of eleven, Gorky ran away from home and survived by taking on a variety of menial jobs whilst travelling around Russia – experiences which would influence his writing in later life. He often worked as a journalist for local newspapers and his first short story ‘Makar Chudra’ was published in a newspaper in 1892. His first book, ‘Essays and Stories’ was published in 1898 and was an immediate success, allowing Gorky to concentrate fully on his writing. His focus was on those struggling and outcast from society and he was dedicated to portraying their worth and humanity – viewing his literary work as a moral obligation and a political act. He became associated with the Marxist movement and was critical of the Tsarist regime, resulting in his numerous arrests, imprisonments, and periods of exile. Some of his best-known works include ‘The Lower Depths’, ‘My Childhood’, ‘Mother’, and ‘Children of the Sun’. He was a five-time Nobel Prize nominee for his services to literature.

Pessimistic young Foma Gordyeff has inherited his father’s shipping business and soon finds himself spiralling out of control – squandering his fortune and indulging his every whim. When he meets Sasha it seems as though his life is about to change for the better, but will Sasha be the salvation that Foma so desperately needs? A compelling story from famous Russian writer Maxim Gorky, ‘The Man Who Was Afraid’ is a powerful tale about social injustice. A contemporary of Tolstoy and Chekhov, this is an essential read for fans of Russian literature.Maxim Gorky (1868-1936) was a Russian author, playwright, and political activist. Orphaned at the age of eleven, Gorky ran away from home and survived by taking on a variety of menial jobs whilst travelling around Russia – experiences which would influence his writing in later life. He often worked as a journalist for local newspapers and his first short story ‘Makar Chudra’ was published in a newspaper in 1892. His first book, ‘Essays and Stories’ was published in 1898 and was an immediate success, allowing Gorky to concentrate fully on his writing. His focus was on those struggling and outcast from society and he was dedicated to portraying their worth and humanity – viewing his literary work as a moral obligation and a political act. He became associated with the Marxist movement and was critical of the Tsarist regime, resulting in his numerous arrests, imprisonments, and periods of exile. Some of his best-known works include ‘The Lower Depths’, ‘My Childhood’, ‘Mother’, and ‘Children of the Sun’. He was a five-time Nobel Prize nominee for his services to literature.

First published in 1923 ‘Through Russia’ is a collection of short stories by the well-known Russian author, Maxim Gorky. The collection includes ‘The Birth of a Man’, ‘Nilushka’, and ‘The Dead Man’. With some of the stories written during the turbulent period of the Russian Revolution, the tales in this collection frequently deal with the social issues of the time. The focus is on the struggles of everyday, ordinary people, portraying them in a sympathetic and compassionate way. A great introduction to the work of Maxim Gorky, and a fascinating snapshot of a changing early twentieth century Russia.Maxim Gorky (1868-1936) was a Russian author, playwright, and political activist. Orphaned at the age of eleven, Gorky ran away from home and survived by taking on a variety of menial jobs whilst travelling around Russia – experiences which would influence his writing in later life. He often worked as a journalist for local newspapers and his first short story ‘Makar Chudra’ was published in a newspaper in 1892. His first book, ‘Essays and Stories’ was published in 1898 and was an immediate success, allowing Gorky to concentrate fully on his writing. His focus was on those struggling and outcast from society and he was dedicated to portraying their worth and humanity – viewing his literary work as a moral obligation and a political act. He became associated with the Marxist movement and was critical of the Tsarist regime, resulting in his numerous arrests, imprisonments, and periods of exile. Some of his best-known works include ‘The Lower Depths’, ‘My Childhood’, ‘Mother’, and ‘Children of the Sun’. He was a five-time Nobel Prize nominee for his services to literature.

Originally published in 1913, ‘My Childhood’ is the first volume of Maxim Gorky’s autobiography. Orphaned at an early age, Gorky was brought up in his grandparents’ strict household and he ran away at the age of just twelve. His life on the road, undertaking menial jobs in order to survive would have a huge influence on his literary career and worldview. His impoverished and bleak beginnings helped him to better understand and sympathise with the plight of those on the outskirts of society. A powerful novel, with beautiful descriptions of the Russian landscape, and lots of touching moments - this is a fascinating insight into the Russian author.Maxim Gorky (1868-1936) was a Russian author, playwright, and political activist. Orphaned at the age of eleven, Gorky ran away from home and survived by taking on a variety of menial jobs whilst travelling around Russia – experiences which would influence his writing in later life. He often worked as a journalist for local newspapers and his first short story ‘Makar Chudra’ was published in a newspaper in 1892. His first book, ‘Essays and Stories’ was published in 1898 and was an immediate success, allowing Gorky to concentrate fully on his writing. His focus was on those struggling and outcast from society and he was dedicated to portraying their worth and humanity – viewing his literary work as a moral obligation and a political act. He became associated with the Marxist movement and was critical of the Tsarist regime, resulting in his numerous arrests, imprisonments, and periods of exile. Some of his best-known works include ‘The Lower Depths’, ‘My Childhood’, ‘Mother’, and ‘Children of the Sun’. He was a five-time Nobel Prize nominee for his services to literature.

Published in 1916, ‘In the World’ is the second volume in Maxim Gorky’s autobiography. Gorky demonstrates how his views and opinions were shaped by his life and what he saw around him. After a tricky childhood, life did not get much easier for Gorky, and alcoholism, gambling, and his shattered dreams all feature, as well as shocking descriptions of the terrible working conditions he noted all around him. Full of agony and tragedy, ‘In the World’ provides valuable insight into the mind and workings of Gorky – a key figure in Russian literary history.Maxim Gorky (1868-1936) was a Russian author, playwright, and political activist. Orphaned at the age of eleven, Gorky ran away from home and survived by taking on a variety of menial jobs whilst travelling around Russia – experiences which would influence his writing in later life. He often worked as a journalist for local newspapers and his first short story ‘Makar Chudra’ was published in a newspaper in 1892. His first book, ‘Essays and Stories’ was published in 1898 and was an immediate success, allowing Gorky to concentrate fully on his writing. His focus was on those struggling and outcast from society and he was dedicated to portraying their worth and humanity – viewing his literary work as a moral obligation and a political act. He became associated with the Marxist movement and was critical of the Tsarist regime, resulting in his numerous arrests, imprisonments, and periods of exile. Some of his best-known works include ‘The Lower Depths’, ‘My Childhood’, ‘Mother’, and ‘Children of the Sun’. He was a five-time Nobel Prize nominee for his services to literature.

Rikard Zahn arbetar för den svenska underrättelseorganisationen IB. Historien har just tagit klivet raka vägen in i ett kallt krig, en strid som långsamt håller på att trappas upp världen över. Samtidigt har en tidigare kollega, som verkar ha anslutit sig till en israelisk organisation i Berlin, tagit kontakt med Rikard då det kommit fram uppgifter om att ett par förintelsevapen är i farten någonstans i Europa. Frågan Rikard nu måste ställa sig är var dessa vapen kan tänka sig att befinna sig. Men också – vem är det som har börjat pumpa ut dem?Boken blev 1986 även inspirationen till en tv-serie med samma namn under Jon Lindströms regi.Claes Brenman är en pseudonym för författaren Lars Thoris. Flera av hans romaner utspelar sig inom det militära och med tydliga thriller-teman.

„Blindi tónsnillingurinn" er sálfræðileg skáldsaga sem kafar djúpt í persónulegt líf blindra einstaklinga. Höfundurinn reynir að fylgja eftir og útskýra marvíslegar gjörðir og ákvarðanir sem eru í eðli sínu tengdar sjónleysi. Söguhetjurnar eru stelpa, strákur og atvinnutónlistarmaður, sem höfundi tekst að mála tilfinningaríka og einlæga mynd af. Sagan er stórkostlegur lestur sem stöðugt birtir andstæður þess ytra og innra í heiminum, ásamt táknrænna og bókstaflegra valda sjónar og forréttindi þeirra sem sjá.Vladimir Korolenko (1853-1921) var Rússneskur smásagnahöfundur, gagnrýnandi Rússneska keisaradæmisins og seinna meir á móti Bolsévikum. Ein áhrifamestu þemu skrifa hans einkennast af harkalegum og jafnvel nokkuð fjandsamlegum, náttúrulegum lýsingum af lífi einfalds fólks. Meistaraverk hans er án efa „Blindi tónsnillingurinn", ásamt mörgum öðrum smásögum sem byggðar eru á reynslu hans í útlegð í óvistlegu umhverfi Síberíu.

Czas spędzony w domu Warwary Iwanownej mija Stasiowi przyjemnie. Jego obecność pozytywnie wpływa na niewidomą kobietę, która powoli odzyskuje radość z życia. Młody Kalinowski zbliża się do Iriny, a ich relacja zdaje się przekraczać granice zwykłego koleżeństwa. Staś zastanawia się nad pracą w pobliskiej fabryce. Pieniądze z pewnością przydałyby się na utrzymanie domostwa Warwary. Na przeszkodzie staje brak papierów. Chłopak boi się dekonspiracji i powrotu do więzienia. Aby pomóc, Irina składa Stasiowi bardzo odważną propozycję. Czy zdecyduje się z niej skorzystać?Wzruszająca i pełna ciepła polska saga o wielopokoleniowej rodzinie Kalinowskich. Mieszkańcy dworku pod Malwami pielęgnują szlacheckie tradycje. Wraz z początkiem XX wieku ich spokojne życie zaburzy bieg historycznych wydarzeń. Rodzinne tajemnice, rozczarowania i tęsknoty wpłyną na ich relacje. Mimo trudności z którymi się zmierzą, nie zapomną o tym, że najważniejsza w życiu jest miłość.Marian Piotr Rawinis (ur. 7 grudnia 1953 w Popiołach, zm. 1 lutego 2021 w Pobłędziu) znany też jako Peter Janees to polski poeta, powieściopisarz, scenarzysta i dziennikarz. To również działacz opozycji i były więzień polityczny w okresie stanu wojennego. Tworzył oraz pełnił funkcję redaktora naczelnego pierwszej niezależnej gazety w Częstochowie – „Dziennik Częstochowski 24 Godziny". Współpracował m.in. z TVP Katowice, Gazetą Wyborczą czy Dziennikiem Polskim. Był również częstochowskim korespondentem PAP. W swoim literackim dorobku autor posiada powieści historyczne, sensacyjne, obyczajowe i kryminalne, np. „Facet z Beauty Falls", „Martwa natura z księżycem". W latach 80. publikował pod pseudonimem Peter Janees. Niewątpliwie uznanie czytelników zdobyła „Saga rodu z Lipowej" składająca się z 36 tomów. W 2011 roku pisarz pod pseudonimem Piotr Kukliński wydał kolejną sagę „Dworek pod malwami" (70 tomików). W latach 2015 – 2016 ukazała się trzecia saga autora pt. „Amerykański sen".

Przed cmentarzem w Zabludowie pojawia sie sedzia sledczy Krawcow w towarzystwie urzednikow, lekarza i robotnikow niosacych lopaty i kilofy. Okazuje sie, ze chodzi o sprawe smierci mlynarza. Sledczy podejrzewa, ze mezczyzna mogl zostac otruty przez wlasna corka. Natalia trafila do aresztu, a wiesc szybko rozeszla sie po okolicy. Proboszcz w towarzystwie wiernych udaje sie na cmentarz. Mieszkancy planuja bronic grobow swoich przodkow przed ekshumacja. Sytuacja zdaje sie napieta. Jeden falszywy ruch i moze dosc do eskalacji konfliktu i przemocy. Michal Kalinowski postanawia zapobiec rozlewowi krwi i probuje pogodzic interesy Krawcowa z katolickim proboszczem.Wzruszajaca i pelna ciepla polska saga o wielopokoleniowej rodzinie Kalinowskich. Mieszkancy dworku pod Malwami pielegnuja szlacheckie tradycje. Wraz z poczatkiem XX wieku ich spokojne zycie zaburzy bieg historycznych wydarzen. Rodzinne tajemnice, rozczarowania i tesknoty wplyna na ich relacje. Mimo trudnosci z ktorymi sie zmierza, nie zapomna o tym, ze najwazniejsza w zyciu jest milosc.

Remanso de paz es una de las obras capitales del autor Iván Turguénev. En ella, el autor hace gala de los temas que acompañarán buena parte de su obra en la literatura y el teatro: el costumbrismo centrado en la vida rural de la Rusia de su época, la servidumbre del populacho, la frustración vital, el amor fallido y la crítica mordaz a la sociedad rusa. Un texto imprescindible para comprender los temas que obsesionaban al autor.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Iván Turguénev fue un escritor nacido en Oriol (Imperio Ruso) en 1818 y fallecido en Bougival (Francia) en 1883. Su obra, que abarca desde novelas a obras teatrales, le han valido un puesto privilegiado en las letras rusas. Asimismo, se le considera el primer autor en utilizar tanto el término «nihilista» como su aplicación en la narrativa rusa.

Ein wunderbares Debut uber Liebe, Armut, Not und die Menschlichkeit. Dostojewski erzahlt in Briefform die Geschichte der beiden Liebenden Makar Dewuschkin und Warwara Dobrosiolowa. Obwohl der gutherzige Makar und die junge Warwara im selben Armenviertel von St. Petersburg wohnen, tauschen sie lediglich Briefe aus. Um seine geliebte Warwara zu unterstutzen, verschuldet sich Makar immer mehr und auch Warwara erfahrt einen Schicksalsschlag nach dem anderen. Dann bietet ihr ausgerechnet ein reicher Gutsbesitzer, der sie zuvor entehrt hat, einen Ausweg aus der Armut an. Wird sich Warwara fur ein Leben in Reichtum entscheiden oder ist die Liebe zu Makar der einzige Schatz, den sie im Leben benotigt?-

Ein wahnwitziger Kampf auf der Suche nach der eigenen Identitat: Der Kanzleibeamte Jakob Goljadkin ist ein schuchterner, rechtschaffener Mensch, der nie etwas falsch machen will. Und genau dies verurteilt ihn zum Scheitern. Seine erhoffte Beforderung bleibt aus und auch seine Liebe zur schonen Klara Olsufjewna bleibt unerwidert. Als Jakob bei einem nachtlichen Spaziergang auf einen Mann trifft, der ihm bis aufs Haar gleicht, verandert sich sein Leben. In der Hoffnung sich zu verbrudern, wird der Unbekannte Teil von Jakobs Leben. Doch schnell muss der Kanzleibeamte erkennen, dass sein Doppelganger ihm in allen Bereichen uberlegen ist.-

Wenn das Herz so unbefleckt ist, wie die weißen Nächte von Sankt Petersburg. Ein junger Träumer begegnet in genau so einer weißen Nacht Nastenka. Diese sitzt weinend da und er spricht sie aus Mitleid an. Schnell entwickelt sich daraus jedoch eine innige Freundschaft und die Gefühle des Träumers werden noch stärker. Er verliebt sich in Nastenka, diese wartet jedoch sehnsüchtig auf die Rückkehr ihres Geliebten. Sie wollten gemeinsam weglaufen und sich ein neues Leben aufbauen, doch er ist nach Moskau gegangen, um dort erst etwas Geld zu verdienen. Kann der Träumer Nastenka für sich gewinnen oder bleibt auch seine Liebe unerwidert?Fjodor Michailowitsch Dostojewski gilt als einer der wichtigsten und herausragendsten Schriftsteller Russlands. Bereits in seinem ersten Roman, dem 1846 erschienen "Arme Leute", befasst er sich mit den für ihn typischen Themen wie der menschlichen Seele, deren Regungen, Zwängen und Befreiungen. Er beteiligte sich am Frühsozialismus, was zu seiner Verhaftung führte, und wurde zur Todesstrafe verurteilt, die aber in eine Haftstrafe, gefolgt von Militärdienst in Sibirien umgewandelt wurde. Dostojewskis Leben war von Armut geprägt, jedoch genoss er in seinen letzten zehn Jahren die Anerkennung des ganzen Landes.

First published in 1870 ‘King Lear of the Steppes’ is a novella by Russian writer Ivan Turgenev, loosely based on Shakespeare’s tragedy. The story takes place in the Russian countryside, where a trusting father decides to retire and divide his property between his two daughters. The move proves to be a mistake however, and throughout the story Turgenev raises questions about love, life, and family. A captivating read for fans of Russian literature.Ivan Turgenev (1818-1883) was a Russian novelist, playwright, poet, and short story writer. Born in Oryol, Turgenev spent time studying at the University of Moscow, the University of St. Petersburg, and the University of Berlin. His 1852 collection of short stories, ‘A Sportsman’s Sketches’ catapulted him into the literary limelight - a series of observations on nature and the evils of serfdom, Turgenev regarded it as one of his most important moral works. In 1854 amidst an oppressive atmosphere in Russia for writers and artists, Turgenev emigrated to Western Europe where he would spend a great deal of time throughout the latter part of his life, and which would lead to his belief in Russia’s need to westernise – an outlook which set him apart from his contemporaries Dostoevsky and Tolstoy. Some of Turgenev’s best-known works include ‘Rudin’, ‘A Nest of the Gentry’ and ‘Fathers and Sons’. He died in Paris in 1883.