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A typical Byronic-hero novel, Lermontov’s protagonist bombards the reader with his bipolar behavior: both sensitive and cynical, his extreme arrogance borders on deep melancholy. An existential dreamer and contemplator of the futility of life, Pechorin’s free will inevitably leads him to disaster. And hand in hand with the beautiful natural descriptions, "A Hero of Our Time" is a book that never stops providing, even when one has reached its end. It was highly praised by the other great names in Russian literature – Leo Tolstoy, Fyodor Dostoevsky, and Anton Chekhov.Often labelled the most important Russian poet after Alexander Pushkin, Mikhail Lermontov was also a painter, often praised for his naturalist depictions of Caucasus. He died in a duel (just like Pushkin) at the early age of 26, but that did not thwart his poetic endeavours. Despite his naturalistic poetic grandeour, Lermontov’s best-known novel "A Hero of Our Time" is one of the founding works of Russian prose. Among his poems, "Demon" and "The Death of the Poet" occupy a central place in his work. His interests also included folklore, history, and patriotism.

In 1820, Pushkin visited the famous Fountain of Tears in Crimea, where he read about the ancient Crimean khans and rulers. Shrouded in secrets and legends, the ancient building impressed the young poet so much that he decided to write a poem about it. The resulting tale is a sad and tragic outcome of the sharp contradictions between the characters' expectations in the Khan’s palace. Reality and dreams cannot coexist, and everyone has to pay a bitter price for their cherished desires. A profound and historically thrilling poem that is definitely worth its reading.Deservedly labelled "the best Russian poet", Pushkin’s short life (1799-1837) did not prevent him from ushering Russian literature into its modern era. A master of the vernacular language and multifarious and vivid writing style, Pushkin’s oeuvre was of great influence to a whole legion of Russian writers and literary styles. Among his best-known works are the narrative poems "Ruslan and Ludmila" and "Eugene Onegin", the drama "Boris Godunov", several novels, short stories, and fairy tales.

Nick Furys kilder fortæller, at Black Widow er i Rusland og har stjålet noget tophemmeligt teknologi. Fury og de andre Avengers-superhelte tror ikke, at den ægte Black Widow har forrådt dem. Sammen tager Fury og Black Widow derfor til Rusland for at finde hendes dobbeltgænger.I Avengers kæmper de største (og mindste) superhelte sammen for at redde verden fra farlige superskurke og onde kræfter. Mød Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Black Widow, Black Panther og alle de andre, og tag med på spændende eventyr med verdens mægtigste helte!Flyv med til MARVELS fantastiske univers. Lyt til spændende og heltemodige historier med Avengers' Iron Man, Spider-Man, Hulk, Captain America, Black Widow, Thor, Hawkeye, Doctor Strange, Captain Marvel, Black Panther, Falcon, Ms. Marvel, Star-Lord, Deadpool og alle de andre helte og skurke fra MARVELS utrolige skatkammer. Fat din kappe og find din indre superhelt frem – nu skal vi på hæsblæsende eventyr!

Being the last tale from the collection "The Belkin Tales", "The Squire’s Daughter" is a story about disguises and playing tricks on people. The heroine Lizaveta decides to fool the rich and handsome Alexei, but even she does not know how far the deceit can go. Humorous, innocent, and a little devilish, Pushkin’s story is a merry account of women’s devious behavior, always chasing their own end of the deal. But, as all masquerades come to an end, the finale is inevitable and all things fit their proper place.Deservedly labelled "the best Russian poet", Pushkin’s short life did not prevent him from ushering Russian literature into its modern era. A master of the vernacular language and multifarious and vivid writing style, Pushkin’s oeuvre was of great influence to a whole legion of Russian writers and literary styles. Among his best-known works are the narrative poems "Ruslan and Ludmila" and "Eugene Onegin", the drama "Boris Godunov", several novels, short stories, and fairy tales.

"White Nights" is the story about a melancholic daydreamer, who spends his life idling in St. Petersburg and indulging in existential questions. He is so much in a world of his own that any actual real-life encounter leaves him bewildered and numb. Dostoevsky’s powerful and detailed psychological portrait makes the reader identify with the protagonist, who cannot but seek means of consoling him. One day a random encounter takes place and the story takes a surprising turn – only to leave the reader gasping for breath once the final pages come. Highly recommended for people who often feels the need to find an alternative to the grey and stifling everyday life.Fyodor Dostoevsky 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". His literary legacy was met with mixed feelings, but remains gargantuan in its influence.

"Boris Godunov" is a play that follows the rule of Tsar Boris Godunov, comprising 25 short scenes. It is an action-packed play, with political intrigues, mysterious deaths, romance, treachery, and murder cover every step. In a way, Pushkin modelled "Boris Godunov" on Shakespeare’s "Henry IV", portraying in great and realistic detail the Russian aristocracy and tsardom at the time. A vengeful play, well-written, and historically accurate, it is recommended reading for all fans of Pushkin and Russian literature. The play was made into an opera by Modest Mussorgsky.Deservedly labelled "the best Russian poet", Pushkin’s short life (1799-1837) did not prevent him from ushering Russian literature into its modern era. A master of the vernacular language and multifarious and vivid writing style, Pushkin’s oeuvre was of great influence to a whole legion of Russian writers and literary styles. Among his best-known works are the narrative poems "Ruslan and Ludmila" and "Eugene Onegin", the drama "Boris Godunov", several novels, short stories, and fairy tales.

A short story written in the vein of the Gothic tradition, "The Black Monk" tells of a Kovrin, a Russian scholar, who is suffering from stress and overworking. He goes to the countryside, to an idyllic garden, where he starts seeing a ghostly apparition in the figure of a black monk. Step by step, Kovrin begins to lose his sanity and health, largely due to the influence of the black monk. Touching upon the powers of one’s imagination and the hallucinations of a trouble mind, Chekhov creates a haunting story of madness, love, and the supernatural.A prolific writer of seven plays, a novel and hundreds of short stories, Anton Chekhov 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.

Peter Kropotkin’s magnum opus "Memoirs of a Revolutionist" serves the role of an astounding historical narrative of Russian politics in the second half of the 19th century. A perfect example of early anarchist writing, the book is emblematic of the origin of many anarchist movements all across Europe. The honesty and truthfulness of the narrative follows Kroopotkin’s prison and exile escapades, his admiration for women, and all the revolutionary incidents surrounding that enigmatic figure.Peter Kropotkin was a versatile Russian literary figure, whose occupation ranged from scientist and writer to a revolutionary and an advocate of anarchism. Kropotkin’s major influence was evident from his manifold philosophical stance – from a harsh critique on capitalist society to that of boosting local goods production. A political exile and an avid traveler, Kropotkin’s background found its place in his writing style. Among some of his best works are "The Conquest of Bread", "Memoirs of a Revolutionist", and "The State: Its Historic Role".

What seems to be quite an ordinary short story of a seduction and abduction of a young girl, "The Stationmaster" proves to be one of Pushkin’s best tales. At first sight an innocent kiss, the parting gift of Dunia to the traveler sends the mundane world of the stationmaster Samson Vyrin into complete disorder. Pushkin’s narrative style and knowledge of the human soul paint a picture of emotional waterfalls and whirlpools that threaten to engulf the characters. A story about how people cope with loss and helplessness.Deservedly labelled "the best Russian poet", Pushkin’s (1799-1837) short life did not prevent him from ushering Russian literature into its modern era. A master of the vernacular language and multifarious and vivid writing style, Pushkin’s oeuvre was of great influence to a whole legion of Russian writers and literary styles. Among his best-known works are the narrative poems "Ruslan and Ludmila" and "Eugene Onegin", the drama "Boris Godunov", several novels, short stories, and fairy tales.

"Doubrovsky" is an unfinished novel by Pushkin, published after his death, and follows the adventures of a Russian Robin-Hood-like figure, whose land is confiscated by a shady aristocrat. Combining elements from romance and thriller, the novel is a detailed examination of the human condition and the social injustice that destroys the lives of innocent people. The fast-paced action, well-written style and characters, as well as the nicely-executed plot makes "Doubrovsky" a novel worth reading, despite its lack of closure.Deservedly labelled "the best Russian poet", Pushkin’s short life (1799-1837) did not prevent him from ushering Russian literature into its modern era. A master of the vernacular language and multifarious and vivid writing style, Pushkin’s oeuvre was of great influence to a whole legion of Russian writers and literary styles. Among his best-known works are the narrative poems "Ruslan and Ludmila" and "Eugene Onegin", the drama "Boris Godunov", several novels, short stories, and fairy tales.

"e;Eugene Onegin"e; is one of the most popular Russian classics of all time. Written in verse, it is Pushkin's answer to the Byronic hero in England, and further elevates Pushkin as the best Russian poet. A bored rich nobleman comes to rural Russia, where he meets a young woman with whom he falls in love. Some misunderstanding follows where Onegin kills a friend of his in a duel. The strictly conversational tone of the novel, as well as the careful depiction of characters, their inner worlds, and the natural surroundings create a symphony that has permeated all aspects of Russian culture since 1820. Its countless opera, ballet, and movie adaptations make "e;Eugene Onegin"e; an immortal classic that should be known by everyone.-

When Maria Gavrilovna decides to elope with her suitor Vladimir Nikolayevitch, little do they know what supernatural occurrences this might evoke. An exceptionally chilling and dismal tale, "The Blizzard" portrays the terrifying ups and downs of the suitor, who is caught by the snowstorm while trying to reach his soon bride-to-be. It combines fast-paced narration, with hopeless situations, gloomy natural descriptions, and a realistic, psychological portrait of the main heroine – and all that turns the love-conquers-all story into an enigmatic and thrilling read.Deservedly labelled "the best Russian poet", Pushkin’s short life (1799-1837) did not prevent him from ushering Russian literature into its modern era. A master of the vernacular language and multifarious and vivid writing style, Pushkin’s oeuvre was of great influence to a whole legion of Russian writers and literary styles. Among his best-known works are the narrative poems "Ruslan and Ludmila" and "Eugene Onegin", the drama "Boris Godunov", several novels, short stories, and fairy tales.

"Dubrovskij" è un romanzo incompiuto di Pushkin, pubblicato postumo. Il protagonista è una sorta di Robin Hood russo, un giovane gentiluomo la cui terra viene confiscata da un losco aristocratico. Intrecciando sventure storie d'amore ed elementi quasi thriller, "Dubrovskij" è un esame dettagliato della condizione umana e di come l'ingiustizia sociale possa distruggere la vita di persone innocenti.Aleksandr Puškin (1799-1837) è unanimemente considerato uno dei più importanti poeti russi di sempre nonostante sia morto a soli 37 anni in seguito ad un duello.Scrittore dallo stile vivace e ricco, Puškin ebbe un'enorme influenza su un'intera generazione di autori russi. Tra le sue opere più note, ricordiamo i poemi narrativi "Ruslan e Ljudmila" e "Eugene Onegin," il dramma teatrale "Boris Godunov" e diversi romanzi, racconti e fiabe.

Adrian Prokhorov è un impresario di pompe funebri, appena trasferitosi nella sua nuova casa. I suoi nuovi vicino lo invitano ad una festa di matrimonio dove immancabilmente si beve molto. Tra un brindisi e l'altro, gli eventi prenderanno una piega decisamente soprannaturale e terrificante conducendo il lettore verso un finale a sorpresa."Il Becchino" è un racconto gotico soprannaturale di Pushkin ricco di suspense e calato in un'atmosfera molto pittoresca.Aleksandr Puškin (1799-1837) è unanimemente considerato uno dei più importanti poeti russi di sempre nonostante sia morto a soli 37 anni in seguito ad un duello.Scrittore dallo stile vivace e ricco, Puškin ebbe un'enorme influenza su un'intera generazione di autori russi. Tra le sue opere più note, ricordiamo i poemi narrativi "Ruslan e Ljudmila" e "Eugene Onegin," il dramma teatrale "Boris Godunov" e diversi romanzi, racconti e fiabe.

Marja Gavrilovna vuole sposare il suo pretendente Vladimir Nikolajevič ma i genitori di lei si oppongono. I due amanti decidono allora di fuggire e sposarsi segretamente in un altro villaggio. La fuga d'amore avviene però durante una terrificante tormenta di neve che scatena una catena di imprevedibili eventi fino all'emozionante colpo di scena finale.Combinando una narrazione dal ritmo incalzante con un ritratto psicologico realistico dell'eroina protagonista, "La tempesta di neve" di Puškin è una storia d'amore struggente ed enigmatica.Aleksandr Puškin (1799-1837) è unanimemente considerato uno dei più importanti poeti russi di sempre nonostante sia morto a soli 37 anni in seguito ad un duello.Scrittore dallo stile vivace e ricco, Puškin ebbe un'enorme influenza su un'intera generazione di autori russi. Tra le sue opere più note, ricordiamo i poemi narrativi "Ruslan e Ljudmila" e "Eugene Onegin," il dramma teatrale "Boris Godunov" e diversi romanzi, racconti e fiabe.

"The Garnet Bracelet" is a rather short novel by Alexander Kuprin, exploring the romantic, yet unrequited emotions of the protagonist towards the love of his life. Written at the beginning of the 20th century and praised by the great names in Russian literature, Kuprin’s novel offers a valuable insight into the human soul. A beautiful and at the same time sad story, whose sorrowful tones are expressed through Beethoven’s 2nd Piano Sonata. Heartbreaking and melancholic, the story is a perfect read for those capable of experiencing enormous love.Alexander Kuprin was a Russian novelist, poet, and short-story writer, a representative of Russian critical realism. His life in the army account for his early autobiographical stories, an experience that stayed with him forever. A wielder of genuinely natural subject matter and language, Kuprin’s style is above all else tinged with passionate depiction of the human heart. However, the poverty of his family and Kuprin’s own problems with alcoholism paint a pretty gloomy picture of his years in emigration and later return to his homeland. Among his best works are "The Duel", "The Pit", "Moloch" and "The Garnet Bracelet".

"I wanted to run after him, but remembered that it is ridiculous to run after one's wife's lover in one's socks; and I did not wish to be ridiculous but terrible."A man travelling on a long train journey overhears another passenger talk agitatedly about love and the positions of men and women in society. The passenger has a special interest in the subject because he was acquitted for killing his wife, believing she was having an affair with her music partner.A bold and authentic discussion on lust, The Kreutzer Sonata is both fascinating and horrible. Tolstoy named it after Beethoven’s Kreutzer Sonata, and the story was banned in both Russia and the US, prompting Theodore Roosevelt to call Tolstoy a "sexual moral pervert." Anyway, enjoy!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.

"He is a regular dare-devil, you know: a gambler, a duellist, a seducer, but a jewel of an hussar - a real jewel."A handsome young hussar rides through a small town, seduces a young widow and leaves nothing but havoc in his wake. But the young hussar is so pleasing and charming that no one really minds the trouble. When another young hussar, his son, comes to town twenty years later, however, the reaction is another. The hussar acts in the same mindless way as his father, but unlike him he is calculating and unlikeable.With 'Two Hussars' Tolstoy pits two generations against each other; his own and the one preceding, underlining the nostalgia with which Tolstoy viewed the good old days.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.

"Everybody knows it's our business to score. You don't get a chance to get a bite of any thing, and you don't get to bed till two o'clock o' nights, but you're always being screamed at to bring the balls."One day while a scorer is keeping tally in a billiard room, a well-dressed stranger comes through the door. Soon, the scorer finds in him a willing apponent. But the more the scorer wins, the more he wish they'd never started playing.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.

"You always wished to appear original (...) but your originality is really nothing but excessive self-esteem."Nineteen-year-old Nekhlyudov writes to his aunt that he has given up his university studies and devoted himself entirely to the affairs of his estate. High on his own idealistic plan, he tells her that it is his sacred duty to improve the conditions for the hundreds of peasants working for him, and that he will devote his life to their happiness. Save to say, his aunt is not impressed by his plans and, as it turns out, it is all a lot easier said than done.A Landlord’s Morning is based on Tolstoy’s own experiences as a young man hoping to find happiness by doing good. An idea that never left him and which he revisited in Anna Karenina 20 years later through the character of Levin.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.

Koko elämänsä Charlotta on saanut sen, mitä hän on halunnut. Hän on ollut hemmottelun ja kosiskelun kohteena kerran jos toisenkin. Hänestä tuntuu kuin koko maailma olisi häntä varten, ja koko aurinkokunnan rata on rakennettu hänen ympärilleen.Tämä ei kuitenkaan ole totta, ei varsinkaan naiselle 1900-luvun alussa. Charlotta herää maailman epäoikeudenmukaisuuteen niin Pietarin-matkallaan kuin ystävättärensä ravisteluiden tuloksenakin. Hän päättää kääntää elämänsä suunnan, sillä hänen tyttärensä ansaitsee paremman maailman kasvaessaan aikuiseksi.Silti jopa äänioikeuden puolesta taisteleminen jättää tilaa rakastumiselle...Leila Tuure (s. 1938) on suomalainen kirjailija. Hän on kirjoittanut myös salanimellä Emma Å. Hänelle myönnettiin Nortamo-palkinto vuonna 2009.

The narrator is under the spell of Ellis – a female vampire – who takes him on series of flights to different places, such as Paris, St. Petersburg and the Isle of Wight. At these places, he becomes a witness to various incidents and becomes involves in different situations.Why was the narrator cursed by Ellis? Why did she take him to those places and what did she wanted to show him? What will the narrator learn from their journey? How will the story end?Find all the answers in Turgenev’s story "Phantoms" from 1863.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Ivan Turgenev (1818 -1883) is universally acknowledged as one of the towering literary presences in Russian literature. A writer of novels and short stories, his oeuvre depicts realistic, sympathetic, and often melancholic portrayals of the Russian serfdom and the aristocracy. He was also known for his popularization of Russian realism, exquisite musical quality of his prose, and memorable characters. His best-known works include the novels "Fathers and Sons" and "On the Eve", as well as the short-story collection "A Sportsman Sketches".

« Qu’arrivera-t-il si toute ma vie, ma vie consciente, n’a pas été ce qu’elle devait être ? » Pendant les longues et douloureuses journées avant la mort du juge Ivan Ilitch, son entourage ne pense qu’à son poste avec convoitise. C’est dans la solitude du seuil de sa mort que cet homme ouvre ses yeux à sa propre vie et procède à l’un des dialogues intérieurs les plus illustres de la littérature mondiale.Léon Tolstoï (1828-1910) est un écrivain russe dont le talent a été rapidement reconnu. Il s'est fait connaître par ses romans et nouvelles qui dépeignent la vie du peuple russe à l'époque des tsars. Avec ses écrits, il parvient à mettre en lumière les grands enjeux de la civilisation. Ses œuvres incontournables ont été adaptée des innombrables fois, notamment dans le film « Anna Karenina » (2012) avec Keira Knightley et Jude Law, et la série « Guerre et Paix » (2016) avec Lily James.

Anna Karénine fait partie de la haute société de Saint-Pétersbourg de la fin du XIXème siècle. Pourtant mariée à Alexis Karénine avec qui elle a eu un fils, elle s'éprend du comte Vronski lors d'un voyage à Moscou. Pour éviter le scandale et pour l’amour de son fils, elle lutte contre cette passion qui grandit. Cependant, Anna se trouve face à un choix difficile lorsqu'elle se rend compte qu'elle est enceinte de Vronski. Considéré comme un chef-d’œuvre de la littérature mondiale, ce roman a été adapté plusieurs fois au cinéma et à la télévision, notamment en 1997 avec l'interprétation de Sophie Marceau et Sean Bean.Léon Tolstoï (1828-1910) est un écrivain russe dont le talent a été rapidement reconnu. Il s'est fait connaître par ses romans et nouvelles qui dépeignent la vie du peuple russe à l'époque des tsars. Avec ses écrits, il parvient à mettre en lumière les grands enjeux de la civilisation. Ses œuvres incontournables ont été adaptée des innombrables fois, notamment dans le film « Anna Karenina » (2012) avec Keira Knightley et Jude Law, et la série « Guerre et Paix » (2016) avec Lily James.

Coincée à la campagne durant un long hiver russe, seules les visites de Serge, un ami de son père, parviennent à tirer Katia de son ennui. Malgré la différence d'âge, des tendres sentiments naissent entre eux et ils se marient. Au fil du temps, on découvre que les amoureux ont des caractères très divergents : Serge est plutôt calme et sédentaire, tandis que Katia aime fréquenter les bals et l’agitation de la capitale. Est-ce que ces différences vont nuire à ce mariage ?Léon Tolstoï (1828-1910) est un écrivain russe dont le talent a été rapidement reconnu. Il s'est fait connaître par ses romans et nouvelles qui dépeignent la vie du peuple russe à l'époque des tsars. Avec ses écrits, il parvient à mettre en lumière les grands enjeux de la civilisation. Ses œuvres incontournables ont été adaptée des innombrables fois, notamment dans le film « Anna Karenina » (2012) avec Keira Knightley et Jude Law, et la série « Guerre et Paix » (2016) avec Lily James.

En 1905, une revolte fait rage en Russie. Le general Trebassof est la cible de graves attentats. La reputation de Joseph Rouletabille n'est plus a faire, et le Tsar le sait bien: il fait appelle a ses qualites de detective hors pair. Rouletabille devra se surpasser pour proteger le general et dejouer les plans des anarchistes...Surprenant, Rouletabille chez le Tsar est a la fois un roman policier d'excellence, et une fenetre ouverte sur la premiere revolution Russe.-

Sotamiehet Ryhmy ja Romppainen joutuvat jälleen kerran vaikean tilanteen äärelle. Heillä ja muutamalla muulla suomalaisella sotilaalla on mukavat jutustelut kesken, kun korsuun osuu yhtäkkiä kranaatti. Romppainen ja muuan Tiuskanen jäävät hiekan alle niin pahasti, etteivät pääse vapaaksi. Ryhmyllä on kuitenkin idea – eikö heidän kannata odottaa, että venäläiset kaivavat miehet esiin? Näin he joutuvat kyllä sotavangeiksi, mutta ovat Ryhmy ja Romppainen selvinneet vaativammistakin tehtävistä kuin vihollisten käsistä karkaamisesta... Miesten mukana häärää tietysti myös Mörökölli-kissa, joka juo kaikki sotamiehille tarkoitetut maidot.Armas J. Pulla (1904–1981) oli suomalainen kirjailija, joka tunnetaan erityisesti sotilaskirjasarjasta "Ryhmy ja Romppainen". Hän julkaisi monipuolisesti kirjallisuutta niin aikuisille kuin lapsillekin. Kirjoittamisen lisäksi Pullalla oli mittava ura kirjakustantamoissa ja toimittajana.

Urzędnicza machina, mająca wpływ na każdy aspekt życia człowieka, to nie wymysł ostatnich lat - już w Carskiej Rosji ten mechanizm działał bardzo dobrze. Czechow był naocznym obserwatorem tych działań - widział ludzi niepotrafiących samodzielnie podjąć żadnej decyzji, jednak decydujących o losach milionów. Pomimo tego, że rzeczywistość urzędnicza sama w sobie jest "zabawna", czasami ciężko w to wszystko uwierzyć...Anton Czechow to jeden z klasyków literatury rosyjskiej; nowelista i dramatopisarz, nazywany mistrzem małych form literackich, który zasłynął dramatami opisującymi tragizm życia przeciętnych ludzi. Od młodzieńczych lat interesował się teatrem, a największą sławę przyniosły mu sztuki teatralne, m.in. "Wujaszek Wania". Po dziś dzień jego książki należą do podstawowego kanonu literatury światowej.

Viipurissa syntynyt Pena joutui lapsena lahtemaan evakkoon. Nyt han on junassa matkalla kohti vanhaa kotikaupunkiaan. Mieleen tulvivat muistot Karjalan kesista, ravuista, kullerokoreista, isan kaatumisesta rintamalla.Juna pysahtyy, Viipuri haamottaa. Lapsuudesta kaikuva kaipuu voimistuu, mutta kaupunki ei ole enaa entisensa. Kielikin kuulostaa erilaiselta kuin ennen. Sukulaisia siella kuitenkin on. Veri vetaa kotiin pain.Paavo Rintala hyodyntaa omakohtaisia kokemuksiaan lapsena Viipurista Ouluun evakkoon lahtemisesta. Koskettava romaani on julkaistu alun perin vuonna 1982.-

Vanhan ajan tavan mukaan Malanja naitettiin jo 15-vuotiaana, viela kasvavana tyttona. Ensimmaisena parina vuotena han torjui miehensa. Miehen olkapaat ja kasivarret olivat jatkuvasti sinelmilla. Malanja suorastaan vihasi puolisoaan. Aika teki kuitenkin tehtavansa, ja pian Malanja huomasi kiintyneensa mieheensa. Lopulta Mananja itki, kun isaukko paatti lahettaa hanen puolisonsa kaupunkiin - miten han tulisi toimeen ilman rakastaan?"e;Idylli - ei ole tulella leikkimista"e; on yksi viehattavista kertomuksista kokoelmassa "e;Leo Tolstoin jalkeenjattamat kaunokirjalliset teokset 2"e;. Lisaksi kokoelma sisaltaa kertomukset "e;Isa Sergei"e;, "e;Kertomus lapsille"e;, "e;Kaksi eri toisintoa olkikupuisen mehilaiskeon historiasta"e;, "e;Ei ole maailmassa syyllisia"e;, "e;Tihon ja Malanja"e;, "e;Nuori keisari"e;, "e;Lasten viisautta"e; seka naytelman "e;Valo paistaa pimeydessa"e;.-