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50 Great Russian Short Stories: Notes From The Underground, The Death Of Ivan Ilyich, The Lady With

"The collection includes the best works of famous Russian writers: Fyodor Dostoevsky NOTES FROM THE UNDERGROUND THE DREAM OF A RIDICULOUS MAN THE BEGGAR BOY AT CHRIST'S CHRISTMAS TREE   Leo Tolstoy THE DEATH OF IVAN ILYICH A LETTER TO A HINDU A CONFESSION GOD SEES THE TRUTH, BUT WAITS A RUSSIAN CHRISTMAS PARTY   Anton Chekhov THE LADY WITH THE DOG A SLANDER THE HORSE-STEALERS THE PETCHENYEG A DEAD BODY A HAPPY ENDING THE LOOKING-GLASS OLD AGE DARKNESS THE BEGGAR IN TROUBLE FROST MINDS IN FERMENT GONE ASTRAY AN AVENGER THE JEUNE PREMIER A DEFENCELESS CREATURE AN ENIGMATIC NATURE A HAPPY MAN A TROUBLESOME VISITOR AN ACTOR'S END A STORY WITHOUT A TITLE VANKA   Ivan Turgenev FIRST LOVE THE DISTRICT DOCTOR MUMU   Nikolay Gogol THE MANTLE MEMOIRS OF A MADMAN THE NOSE A MAY NIGHT THE CLOAK THE VIY CHRISTMAS EVE THE VIY   Alexsandr Pushkin THE QUEEN OF SPADES   Maxim Gorky ONE AUTUMN NIGHT HER LOVER   Leonid Andreyev LAZARUS THE LITTLE ANGEL   Aleksandr Kuprin THE OUTRAGE   Mikhail Bulgakov THE EMBROIDERED TOWEL   Ivan Bunin THE GENTLEMAN FROM SAN FRANCISCO   Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin HOW A MUZHIK FED TWO OFFICIALS"

Aleksandr Kuprin, Alexsandr Pushkin, Anton Chekhov, Ivan Bunin, Ivan Turgenev, Leo Tolstoy, Leonid Andreyev, Maxim Gorky, Mikhail Bulgakov, Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin, Nikolay Gogol (Author), Anthony Bottoms, Belinda Hillman, British Voice, Jason Dettrey, Joe Phoenix, Mark Bowen, Michael Goodrick, Mike Hogan, Peter Coates, Richard Williams, Sharon Plummer, Trevor O'Hare (Narrator)

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50 Stories from Russia's Greatest Authors: The Dream of a Ridiculous Man, Notes From the Underground

"This book collects a magnificent set of works by Russian classical authors: Alexander Pushkin, Nikolai Gogol, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Anton Chekhov, Leo Tolstoy, Mikhail Bulgakov. Each original story, springing from a common creative heritage, delivers a glimpse of the immortal Russian Soul and has influenced modern literary trends. These stories are interesting to their core and will bring pleasure to readers. Get ready to immerse yourself within these immortal works that have long been counted among the best of classic world literature: Fyodor Dostoevsky. The Dream of a Ridiculous Man, Fyodor Dostoevsky. Notes from the Underground, Ivan Turgenev. First Love, Alexander Pushkin. The Queen of Spades, Leo Tolstoy. The Death of Ivan Ilyich, Leo Tolstoy. A Russian Christmas Party, Anton Chekhov. The Wife, Anton Chekhov. A Dead Body, Anton Chekhov. The Beggar, Leonid Andreyev. The Little Angel, Nikolai Gogol. The Nose, Nikolai Gogol. The Cloak, Nikolai Gogol. The Mantle, Mikhail Bulgakov. The Embroidered Towel – from A Young Doctor's Notebook and others. Contents:  Fyodor Dostoevsky  - The Dream of a Ridiculous Man  - Notes From the Underground  - The Christmas Tree and the Wedding Ivan Turgenev  - Mumu  - First Love  - The District Doctor Aleksandr Kuprin  - The Outrage Alexander Pushkin  - The Queen of Spades Leo Tolstoy  - A Letter to a Hindu  - The Death of Ivan Ilych  - God Sees the Truth  - But Waits  - A Russian Christmas Party Anton Chekhov  - The Wife  - The Slander  - The Horse-Stealers  - The Petchenyeg  - A Dead Body  - A Happy Ending T - he Looking-Glass  - Old Age -  Darkness - The Beggar  - In Trouble -  Frost - Minds in Ferment  - Gone Astray -  An Avenger - The Jeune Premier  - A Defenceless Creature  - An Enigmatic Nature -  A Happy Man - A Troublesome Visitor  - An Actor's End  - Vanka  - A Country Cottage  - Fat and Thin  - Nerves  - The Doctor  - About Love  - The Lottery Ticket Leonid Andreyev  - The Little Angel  - Lazarus Maxim Gorky  - One Autumn Night  - Her Lover Mikhail Bulgakov  - The Embroidered Towel Nikolai Gogol  - Christmas Eve  - The Nose  - A May Night  - The Cloak  - The Viy"

Aleksandr Kuprin, Alexander Pushkin, Anton Chekhov, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Ivan Turgenev, Leo Tolstoy, Leonid Andreyev, Maxim Gorky, Mikhail Bulgakov, Nikolai Gogol (Author), Antony Bottoms, Belinda Hillman, Jason Dettrey, Joe Phoenix, John Broun, John Lingua, Judy Kriz, Mark Bowen, Michael Goodrick, Mike Hogan, Peter Coates, Richard Williams, Rick Walz, Sharon Plummer, Trevor O' Hare (Narrator)

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65+ Russian Short Stories Classic Collection: The Dream of a Ridiculous Man, Notes from the Undergro

"The best collection of Russian short stories includes: Fyodor Dostoevsky: Notes from the Underground The Dream of a Ridiculous Man The Beggar Boy at Christ's Christmas Tree Leo Tolstoy: The Death of Ivan Ilyich Kholstomer, the Story of a Horse Alyosha the Pot A Letter to a Hindu A Confession God Sees the Truth, but Waits A Russian Christmas Party Anton Chekhov: Kashtanka Gusev The Darling The Lady with the Dog A Slander The Horse-Stealers The Petchenyeg A Dead Body A Happy Ending The Looking-Glass Old Age Darkness The Beggar In Trouble Frost Minds in Ferment Gone Astray An Avenger The Jeune Premier A Defenceless Creature An Enigmatic Nature A Happy Man A Troublesome Visitor An Actor's End A Story Without a Title Vanka Ivan Turgenev: First Love The District Doctor Mumu Nikolay Gogol: The Mantle Memoirs of a Madman The Nose A May Night The Cloak The Viy Christmas Eve Alexsandr Pushkin: The Queen of Spades Maxim Gorky: One Autumn Night Her Lover Leonid Andreyev: Lazarus The Little Angel Aleksandr Kuprin: The Outrage Mikhail Bulgakov: The Cup of Life Komarov Case Moscow Settings Psalm Moonshine Springs Seance Shifting Accommodation The Beer Story The Embroidered Towel Ivan Bunin: The Gentleman from San Francisco The Grammar of Love Gentle Breathing Son An Unknown Friend Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin: How a Muzhik Fed Two Officials"

Aleksandr Kuprin, Alexsandr Pushkin, Anton Chekhov, Ivan Bunin, Ivan Turgenev, Leo Tolstoy, Leonid Andreyev, Maxim Gorky, Mikhail Bulgakov, Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin, Nikolai Gogol (Author), Anthony Bottoms, Belinda Hillman, British Voice, Jason Dettrey, Joe Phoenix, Judy Kriz, Mark Bowen, Michael Goodrick, Mike Hogan, Peter Coates, Richard Williams, Sharon Plummer, Trevor O'Hare (Narrator)

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10 Great Russian Short Stories: Nikolai Gogol, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Anton Chekhov, Ivan T

"This audiobook includes 10 Great Russian Short Stories: The Mantle by Nikolai Gogol Mumu by Ivan Turgenev  First love by Ivan Turgenev  An Avenger by Anton Chekhov Darkness by Anton Chekhov  The Death of Ivan Illyich by Leo Tolstoy Notes from the Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky The Little Angel by Leonid Andreyev The Dream of a Ridiculous Man by Fyodor Dostoyevsky A Troublesome Visitor by Anton Chekhov"

Anton Chekhov, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Ivan Turgenev, Leo Tolstoy, Leonid Andreyev, Nikolai Gogol (Author), Belinda Hillman, Michael Goodrick, Mike Hogan, Peter Coates, Richard Williams, Sharon Plummer, Trevor O'hare (Narrator)

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A Dead Body

"'Dead Body' is one of the stories by Anton Chekhov, a classic of world literature. The story is about two men serving and protecting a dead man. This story is based on an incident that happened to the author of the story in Zvenigorod."

Anton Chekhov (Author), Belinda Hillman (Narrator)

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The Petchenyeg

"The story was written during Chekhov's stay in Nice.  It was first published on November 2, 1897, in issue No. 303 of Russkikh Vedomosti. Chekhov later included an edited version of the story in the ninth volume of his collection of works, published by Adolf Marx in 1899-1901."

Anton Chekhov (Author), Belinda Hillman (Narrator)

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Old Age

"In Old Age by Anton Chekhov we have the theme of change, loss, renewal, memories, guilt and despair. Taken from his The Complete Stories collection the story is narrated in the third person by an unnamed narrator and very early on in the story the reader realises that Chekhov may be exploring the theme of change. Since Uzelkov has returned to his hometown he cannot imagine the differences the town has undertaken. It is not the place that he has left and there is a sense of modernity. Even the old waiter cannot remember the parts of the town that Uzelkov can. What is also interesting about the town is that Uzelkov has many memories there. Including marrying and divorcing his first wife there. But this seems like a distant memory and only Shapkin can recall the marriage and the divorce. For he was responsible for the legal case and was paid handsomely for his duties. Over all Old Age is sad tale that lets the reader know that despite the passing of time, time is not a great healer and that the only real winner is Shapkin."

Anton Chekhov (Author), Belinda Hillman (Narrator)

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The Looking-Glass

"'The Looking Glass' is a short story by Anton Chekhov about a young woman named Nellie who is sitting in her room and staring into a mirror. Nellie is dreamy and lost in thoughts of her future and the man she loves. As she stares into the mirror, she sees the reflection of her future husband and begins to imagine her life with him. Suddenly, Nellie's dream is interrupted by a crisis. Her husband is ill and Nellie rushes to the doctor's house for help. However, the doctor is exhausted from treating patients with typhus and is unable to help Nellie's husband. Despite Nellie's pleas, the doctor refuses to see him, leaving Nellie in despair. The story ends with Nellie left to deal with the situation on her own, questioning the reality of her dreams and the future she had envisioned."

Anton Chekhov (Author), Belinda Hillman (Narrator)

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A Slander

"A Slander is a very short story that reflects the behavior of society concerning public image. Chekhov basically writes that one should be sure before taking action. A Slander is both somber and funny, demonstrating we are our own worst enemy."

Anton Chekhov (Author), Belinda Hillman (Narrator)

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The Horse-Stealers

"The Horse-Stealers - a story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov. Written in 1890, first published in the magazine 'New Time' No. 5061, April 1, 1890, signed Anton Chekhov."

Anton Chekhov (Author), Belinda Hillman (Narrator)

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A Happy Ending

"Lyubov Grigoryevna, a matchmaker, visits Stytchkin, the head guard, to discuss his desire to find a wife. Stytchkin is a practical and sober man who values inner qualities over external appearance in a woman. He wants a wife who respects him and appreciates the happiness he provides. Stytchkin does not want a wealthy bride, but also cannot marry a poor girl due to the cost of living and potential children. The matchmaker offers Stytchkin options of French and Greek brides, but he declines. Stytchkin is surprised by the matchmaker's fee of 25 rubles and considers it expensive. The matchmaker explains that earnings from matchmaking have decreased over time. Stytchkin compliments the matchmaker, suggesting she could find a practical husband for herself. Stytchkin reveals his salary and additional earnings from catching fare evaders. Stytchkin expresses his desire for a middle-aged wife with qualities similar to the matchmaker. The matchmaker giggles and eventually accepts Stytchkin's proposal. Stytchkin explains his expectations for his future wife, emphasizing his strict and respectable nature. Overall, the story portrays Stytchkin's search for a wife and his preferences for a practical and respectful partner. The matchmaker plays a role in facilitating this process, and Stytchkin ultimately proposes to her."

Anton Chekhov (Author), Belinda Hillman (Narrator)

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In Trouble

"When several employees of the bank are arrested for corruption, the merchant Avdeyev doesn't give the ordeal much thought, figuring the men going to jail deserve it. His opinion changes however when he returns home to find his wife and son very upset - his house had just been searched by officials in connection to the bank corruption. Avdeyev had signed papers for the bankers without knowing what they were and so had essentially signed his life away by his carelessness. During the following trial, he learns the danger of being a 'sheep' and just following along without a mind of his own. ."

Anton Chekhov (Author), Belinda Hillman (Narrator)

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