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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.

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-GlassOld Age, Darkness, The Beggar, In Trouble, Frost, Minds in Ferment, Gone Astray.

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.

Alexander Kuprin, a celebrated figure in Russian literature, is often hailed as one of the last masters of Russian critical realism. His diverse career path included roles as a soldier, journalist, hunter, fisherman, actor, and even circus performer. Kuprins literary journey began in earnest with the publication of Poyedinok (The Duel) in 1905, which catapulted him to fame. In this collection, enjoy 12 captivating short stories that showcase his unique perspective and storytelling prowess. - Summary by KevinS

"Poedinok" - povest' Aleksandra Ivanovicha Kuprina, opublikovannaya v 1905 godu. V povesti opisyvaetsya istoriya konflikta molodogo podporuchika Romashova so starshim oficerom, kotoryj razvivaetsya na fone stolknoveniya romanticheskogo mirovozzreniya intelligentnogo yunoshi s mirom zaholustnogo pekhotnogo polka, s ego provincial'nymi nravami, mushtroj i poshlost'yu oficerskogo obshchestva. Samoe znachitel'noe proizvedenie v tvorchestve Kuprina.

V sbornik rasskazov Aleksandra Kuprina voshli samye izvestnye i polyarnye proizvedeniya: "Kust sireni", "Doznanie", "Moloh", "Stoletnik", "Chudesnyj doktor", "Olesya", "Taper", "Shtabs-kapitan Rybnikov", "Gambrinus", "Izumrud", "Sulamif'", "Granatovyj braslet".

Povest' Kuprina "Yama"- plod mnogoletnih razmyshlenij pisatelya-gumanista nad problemoj prostitucii. Kuprin risuet dusherazdirayushchie istorii padshih zhenshchin,v kazhdoj iz kotoryh on vidit lichnost',stradayushchuyu i obezdolennuyu.

V povesti Kuprina "Kadety na perelome" zanimatel'no i zhivo predstavlena zhizn' mal'chika v kadetskom uchilishche: ego zanyatiya i razvlecheniya, udachi i provaly, druz'ya i vragi, ego perezhivaniya i razdum'ya. Povest' v mnogom avtobiografichna.

"Junkera" - roman russkogo pisatelya A. I. Kuprina, napisannyj v 1928-1932-h godah. YAvlyaetsya prodolzheniem povesti "Na perelome". V romane Kuprin voskreshaet obrazy dalekogo proshlogo, vspominaya svoyu yunost', uchebu v Alek sandrovskom voennom uchilishche, druzej i blizkih. "Ja hotel by, - govoril Kuprin, - chtoby proshloe, kotoroe ushlo navsegda, nashi uchilishcha, nashi yunkery, nasha zhizn', obychai, tradicii ostalis' hotya by na bumage i ne ischezli ne tol'ko iz mira, no dazhe iz pamyati lyudej. "Junkera" - ehto moe zaveshchanie russkoj molodezhi".

Ivan Alekseevich Kuprin, a Russian writer of the early 20th century, was renowned for his short stories and novellas imbued with deep psychological insight and attention to detail. His works often depict the lives of ordinary people, their dreams, sufferings, and joys. Kuprin crafted vivid characters that continue to captivate readers with their authenticity and emotional depth.