Crime and Punishment is a novel by the Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky. It was first published in the literary journal The Russian Messenger in twelve monthly installments during 1866. It was later published in a single volume. It is the second of Dostoevsky's full-length novels following his return from ten years of exile in Siberia. Crime and Punishment is considered the first great novel of his mature period of writing. The novel is often cited as one of the supreme achievements in world literature.Crime and Punishment follows the mental anguish and moral dilemmas of Rodion Raskolnikov, an impoverished ex-student in Saint Petersburg who plans to kill an unscrupulous pawnbroker, an old woman who stores money and valuable objects in her flat. He theorises that with the money he could liberate himself from poverty and go on to perform great deeds, and seeks to convince himself that certain crimes are justifiable if they are committed in order to remove obstacles to the higher goals of 'extraordinary' men. Once the deed is done, however, he finds himself racked with confusion, paranoia, and disgust. His theoretical justifications lose all their power as he struggles with guilt and horror and confronts both the internal and external consequences of his deed. Read more

War and Peace is a literary work by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy that mixes fictional narrative with chapters on history and philosophy. It was first published serially, then published in its entirety in 1869. It is regarded as Tolstoy's finest literary achievement and remains an internationally praised classic of world literature.The novel chronicles the French invasion of Russia and the impact of the Napoleonic era on Tsarist society through the stories of five Russian aristocratic families. Portions of an earlier version, titled The Year 1805, were serialized in The Russian Messenger from 1865 to 1867 before the novel was published in its entirety in 1869.Tolstoy said that the best Russian literature does not conform to standards and hence hesitated to classify War and Peace, saying it is "not a novel, even less is it a poem, and still less a historical chronicle". Large sections, especially the later chapters, are philosophical discussions rather than narrative. He regarded Anna Karenina as his first true novel. Read more

Anna Karenina is a novel by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy, first published in book form in 1878. Widely considered to be one of the greatest works of literature ever written, Tolstoy himself called it his first true novel. It was initially released in serial installments from 1875 to 1877, all but the last part appearing in the periodical The Russian Messenger.The novel deals with themes of betrayal, faith, family, marriage, Imperial Russian society, desire, and rural vs. urban life. The story centers on an extramarital affair between Anna and dashing cavalry officer Count Alexei Kirillovich Vronsky that scandalizes the social circles of Saint Petersburg and forces the young lovers to flee to Italy in a search for happiness, but after they return to Russia, their lives further unravel.Trains are a motif throughout the novel, with several major plot points taking place either on passenger trains or at stations in Saint Petersburg or elsewhere in Russia. The story takes place against the backdrop of the liberal reforms initiated by Emperor Alexander II of Russia and the rapid societal transformations that followed. The novel has been adapted into various media including theater, opera, film, television, ballet, figure skating, and radio drama. Read more

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ONE WRONG WORD COULD SINK YOUR SHIPIn a world where secrets lurk beneath the surface, Cam Derringer finds rest on his boat, only to bedisturbed by the unexpected return of his girlfriend Kailey Arlington - a lethal weapon from a clandestine U.S. hit squad. Bringing with her, Princess Lalla and Maali, shipping heiresses from Casablanca, now prey for Russian hunters, life takes an unexpected twist.Who would have thought that hiding two petite women, even in the vastness of Florida Keys, could become a high-stakes game with deadly Russian spies on their heels? With threats of sinking Princess Lalla's fleet one ship at a time until she's returned, ticking like a time bomb every week, can Cam act fast enough to stop a potential war between two superpowers?Caught in an intricate labyrinth of deceit, love, and danger, will Cam and Kailey survive or crumble? Love collides with lust and lies intertwined with treachery in this adrenaline-packed thriller; strap in for a ride where nothing is as it seems.Scroll up and get your copy today Read more

'If life could write, it would write like Tolstoy.' Isaac Babel Tolstoy's epic masterpiece intertwines the lives of private and public individuals during the time of the Napoleonic wars and the French invasion of Russia. The fortunes of the Rostovs and the Bolkonskys, of Pierre, Natasha, and Andrei, are intimately connected with the national history that is played out in parallel with their lives. Balls and soirées alternate with councils of war and the machinations of statesmen and generals, scenes of violent battles with everyday human passions in a work whose extraordinary imaginative power has never been surpassed. The prodigious cast of characters, both great and small, seem to act and move as if connected by threads of destiny as the novel relentlessly questions ideas of free will, fate, and providence. Yet Tolstoy's portrayal of marital relations and scenes of domesticity is as truthful and poignant as the grand themes that underlie them. In this revised and updated version of the definitive and highly acclaimed Maude translation, Tolstoy's genius and the power of his prose are made newly available to the contemporary reader. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. Read more

This 1st volume of contains the following 50 works, arranged alphabetically by authors’ last names:Alcott, Louisa May: Little WomenAusten, Jane: Pride and PrejudiceAusten, Jane: EmmaBalzac, Honoré de: Father GoriotBarbusse, Henri: The InfernoBrontë, Anne: The Tenant of Wildfell HallBrontë, Charlotte: Jane EyreBrontë, Emily: Wuthering HeightsBurroughs, Edgar Rice: Tarzan of the ApesButler, Samuel: The Way of All FleshCarroll, Lewis: Alice’s Adventures in WonderlandCather, Willa: My ÁntoniaCervantes, Miguel de: Don QuixoteChopin, Kate: The AwakeningCleland, John: Fanny HillCollins, Wilkie: The MoonstoneConrad, Joseph: Heart of DarknessConrad, Joseph: NostromoCooper, James Fenimore: The Last of the MohicansCrane, Stephen: The Red Badge of CourageCummings, E. E.: The Enormous RoomDefoe, Daniel: Robinson CrusoeDefoe, Daniel: Moll FlandersDickens, Charles: Bleak HouseDickens, Charles: Great ExpectationsDostoyevsky, Fyodor: Crime and PunishmentDostoyevsky, Fyodor: The IdiotDoyle, Arthur Conan: The Hound of the BaskervillesDreiser, Theodore: Sister CarrieDumas, Alexandre: The Three MusketeersDumas, Alexandre: The Count of Monte CristoEliot, George: MiddlemarchFielding, Henry: Tom JonesFlaubert, Gustave: Madame BovaryFlaubert, Gustave: Sentimental EducationFord, Ford Madox: The Good SoldierForster, E. M.: A Room With a ViewForster, E. M.: Howards EndGaskell, Elizabeth: North and SouthGoethe, Johann Wolfgang von: The Sorrows of Young WertherGogol, Nikolai: Dead SoulsGorky, Maxim: The MotherHaggard, H. Rider: King Solomon’s MinesHardy, Thomas: Tess of the D’UrbervillesHawthorne, Nathaniel: The Scarlet LetterHomer: The OdysseyHugo, Victor: The Hunchback of Notre DameHugo, Victor: Les MisérablesHuxley, Aldous: Crome YellowJames, Henry: The Portrait of a Lady Read more

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Originally published in 1925, ‘Heart of a Dog’ by Russian author and playwright Mikhail Bulgakov, is a dark, fantastical satire of the failures inherent in the dream of a Communist utopia.When a respected surgeon decides to transplant human body parts into a stray dog, he creates a monster—drunken, profligate, aggressive, and selfish. It seems the worst aspects of the donor have been transplanted as well. As his previously well-regulated home descends into riotous chaos, the doctor realizes he will have to try to reverse the operation, but the dog isn’t so keen. Wild, uproarious, and deliriously comic, Bulgakov’s short novel is at once a comment on the problems of 1920s Russia and a lasting satire on human nature.Both a nod to the Frankenstein myth and a vicious critique of the Soviet government’s attempts to reshape and redefine personhood during and after the Russian Revolution, it was rejected for publication by censors in 1925, but was circulated via samizdat—the clandestine production and distribution of literature that had been banned by the state—for years until it was translated into English in 1968. To this day, the book remains one of Bulgakov’s most highly regarded works. Read more

An award-winning translation of Fyodor Dostoevsky's classic psychological realist novel.In 1880 Dostoevsky completed The Brothers Karamazov, the literary effort for which he had been preparing all his life. Compelling, profound, complex, it is the story of a patricide and of the four sons who each had a motive for murder: Dmitry, the sensualist, Ivan, the intellectual; Alyosha, the mystic; and twisted, cunning Smerdyakov, the bastard child. Frequently lurid, nightmarish, always brilliant, the novel plunges the reader into a sordid love triangle, a pathological obsession, and a gripping courtroom drama. But throughout the whole, Dostoevsky searhes for the truth--about man, about life, about the existence of God. A terrifying answer to man's eternal questions, this monumental work remains the crowning achievement of perhaps the finest novelist of all time. Read more

The Russian novelist and moral philosopher Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) ranks as one of the world's great writers, and his "War and Peace" has been called the greatest novel ever written. The purpose of all true creative art, he believed, is to teach. But the message in all his stories is presented with such humour that the reader hardly realises that it is strongly didactic. The seven parts into which this book is divided include the best known Tolstoy stories. "God Sees the Truth, but Waits" and "A Prisoner in the Caucasus" which Tolstoy himself considered as his best; "How Much Land Does a Man Need?" depicting the greed of a peasant for land; the most brilliantly told parable, "Ivan the Fool" – these are all contained in this volume. Contents: The Godson The Empty Drum How Much Land does a Man Need? The Repentant Sinner The Three Hermits A Grain as Big as a Hen's Egg The Imp and the Crust Too Dear! The Coffee-House of Surat The Prisoner of the Caucasus The Bear-Hunt God Sees the Truth, but Waits Ivan The Fool Work, Death and Sickness Esarhaddon, King of Assyria Three Questions Ilyás Evil Allures, but Good Endures Little Girls Wiser than Men A Spark Neglected Burns the House Two Old Men Where Love is, God is What Men Live by Read more

Wonderfully wide-ranging and enjoyable, this outstanding collection features highly acclaimed short stories by Tolstoy who is regarded as one of the greatest writers in history.Among Russian writers, Leo Tolstoy is probably the best known to the Western world, largely because of War and Peace, his epic in prose, and Anna Karenina, one of the most splendid novels in any language. But during his long lifetime, Tolstoy also wrote enough shorter works to fill many volumes.The seven parts into which this book is divided include 'God Sees the Truth, but Waits' and 'A Prisoner in the Caucasus' which Tolstoy himself considered as his best. 'How Much Land Does a Man Need?' depicting the greed of a peasant for land; the most brilliantly told parable, 'Ivan the Fool'—these are all contained in this volume. The book includes an active table of contents for easy navigation.CONTENTS:PART 1 : FOLK-TALES RETOLD1. The Godson2. The Empty Drum3. How Much Land does a Man Need?4. The Repentant Sinner5. The Three Hermits6. A Grain as Big as a Hen's Egg7. The Imp and the CrustPART 2 : ADAPTATIONS FROM THE FRENCH8. Too Dear!9. The Coffee-House of SuratPART 3 : TALES FOR CHILDREN10. A Prisoner in the Caucasus11. The Bear-Hunt12. God Sees the Truth, but WaitsPART 4 : A FAIRY TALE13. The Story of Iván the FoolPART 5 : STORIES GIVEN TO AID THE PERSECUTED JEWS14. Work, Death and Sickness15. Esarhaddon, King of Assyria16. Three QuestionsPART 6 : STORIES WRITTEN TO PICTURES17. Ilyás18. Evil Allures, but Good Endures19. Little Girls Wiser than MenPART 7 : POPULAR STORIES20. A Spark Neglected Burns the House21. Two Old Men22. Where Love is, God is23. What Men Live byABOUT THE AUTHOR:Leo Tolstoy was a Russian writer who primarily wrote novels and short stories. Later in life, he also wrote plays and essays. His two most famous works — 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina', are acknowledged as two of the greatest novels of all time and a pinnacle of realist fiction. Many consider Tolstoy to have been one of the world's greatest novelists. Tolstoy is equally known for his complicated and paradoxical persona and for his extreme moralistic and ascetic views, which he adopted after a moral crisis and spiritual awakening in the 1870s, after which he also became noted as a moral thinker and social reformer.His literal interpretation of the ethical teachings of Jesus, centering on the Sermon on the Mount, caused him in later life to become a fervent Christian anarchist and anarcho-pacifist. His ideas on non-violent resistance, expressed in such works as 'The Kingdom of God is Within You', were to have a profound impact on such pivotal twentieth-century figures as Mohandas Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. Read more

Indulge in the literary brilliance of Anton Chekhov with "The Greatest Short Stories of Anton Chekhov: A Collection of Fifty Stories." This captivating anthology showcases Chekhov's unparalleled mastery of the short story form, offering fifty timeless tales that delve into the complexities of human nature. A comprehensive collection of Anton Chekhov's finest short stories. Fifty thought-provoking narratives that explore the human condition. Exquisite storytelling with nuanced characters and vivid settings. Insightful examination of universal themes such as love, loss, and human relationships. An essential addition to any lover of classic literature's bookshelf. Read more

Russian short fiction is known for its intellectual genius and huge body of works that explore the themes of happiness, melancholy, love, and family. This anthology brings together iconic stories written by the most celebrated Russian writers like Alexander Pushkin, Nikolai Gogol, Ivan Turgenev, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Leo Tolstoy, and Anton Chekhov.A celebration of the golden age of Russian literature!• The best of Russian short fiction in an anthology!• Experience the unique charm of the short stories that will compel you to think!• Short stories from the bestselling authors of all time who have defined literature over the years• Stories that represent human nature in all its colours and glory• Revel in these short and crisp stories that bring together different slices of life Read more

First published in 1867, Fyodor Dostoevsky’s The Gambler (Igrok) is a gripping and semi-autobiographical exploration of obsession, human folly, and the psychological allure of risk. Written in just 26 days to meet a publishing deadline, the novel reflects Dostoevsky’s own experiences with gambling addiction, capturing the emotional highs and devastating lows of life at the gaming tables. Despite its brevity and the circumstances of its creation, The Gambler is a rich and complex work that stands as one of Dostoevsky’s most incisive studies of human nature.The story is narrated by Alexei Ivanovich, a young tutor in the employ of a Russian general. As he navigates the intrigues and rivalries of the general’s household, Alexei becomes entangled in his own destructive obsession with roulette. His infatuation with Polina, the general’s stepdaughter, adds another layer of tension to the narrative, as Alexei’s love for her becomes inextricably linked to his reckless gambling. Through Alexei’s journey, Dostoevsky examines the psychological grip of addiction, the seductive lure of wealth, and the self-destructive impulses that drive people to gamble not just their money, but their futures.Set against the backdrop of a fictional European resort, The Gambler vividly portrays the cosmopolitan world of 19th-century Europe, where fortunes are made and lost in the blink of an eye. Dostoevsky’s sharp observations and dark humor bring to life a cast of characters whose ambitions, vanities, and vices mirror the volatile nature of the roulette wheel. From the desperate scheming of the general to the haughty indifference of aristocrats, the novel captures the social dynamics and personal tragedies that unfold in this high-stakes environment.At its core, The Gambler is more than a story about gambling—it is a profound exploration of human vulnerability and the compulsions that shape our lives. Dostoevsky’s portrayal of Alexei is both empathetic and unflinching, offering a raw and intimate portrait of a man torn between his desires and his better judgment.For readers seeking a compact yet deeply insightful work by Dostoevsky, The Gambler offers a unique window into the author’s own struggles and his unparalleled ability to illuminate the complexities of the human soul.To read The Gambler is to enter a world of risk and reward, to witness the power of obsession and the fragility of human resolve, and to experience Dostoevsky’s brilliance in capturing the emotional and moral struggles that define us all. It is a story that resonates far beyond the gaming tables, offering timeless insights into the human condition. Read more

Михаил Афанасьевич Булгаков - гениальный русский писатель и драматург. Один из самых читаемых авторов XX века. Творческое наследие автора - это романы и повести, киносценарии и пьесы, многочисленные рассказы и фельетоны, которые составляют неотъемлемую часть золотого фонда мировой литературы Read more

"Evgeny Zamyatin's We is a fascinating read flavored with dystopian intellectualism. This bilingual edition is an intriguing solution for those wishing to learn Russian and English."The exhilarating dystopian novel that foreshadowed the worst excesses of Soviet Russia.Yevgeny Zamyatin's We is a powerfully inventive vision. In a glass-enclosed city of absolute straight lines, ruled over by the all-powerful 'Benefactor', the citizens of the totalitarian society of OneState live out lives devoid of passion and creativity - until D-503, a mathematician who dreams in numbers, makes a discovery: he has an individual soul. Set in the twenty-sixth century AD, We is the classic dystopian novel and was the forerunner of works such as George Orwell's 1984 and Aldous Huxley's Brave New World and influenced Ayn Rand.Изучать русский и английский языки путём увлекательного чтения с высоким интеллектуальным тонусом поможет эта книга-билингва "Мы" Евгения Замятина."Мы" Евгения Замятина - это мощное фантастическое провидение. Увлекательный роман-антиутопия, предсказавший худшие драмы Советской России.В застекленном городе абсолютных прямых линий, которым правит всемогущий "Благодетель", обезличенные, пронумерованные особи тоталитарного общества в некоем государстве живут жизнью, лишенной страсти и творчества,  пока D-503, математик, мечтающий о числах, не делает открытие: у него есть индивидуальная душа. Действие происходит в двадцать шестом веке нашей эры. "Мы" - классический роман-антиутопия, который был предшественником таких произведений, как "1984" Джорджа Оруэлла и "Дивный новый мир" Олдоса Хаксли, и оказал влияние на Айн Рэнд.   Read more

This carefully crafted ebook: "LEO TOLSTOY – The Ultimate Short Stories Collection: 120+ Titles in One Volume (World Classics Series)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Table of Contents Introduction Leo Tolstoy: A Short Biography "Tolstoy the Artist" and "Tolstoy the Preacher" by Ivan Panin "Count Tolstoi and the Public Censor" by Isabel Hapgood Short Stories & Collections The Kreutzer Sonata The Forged Coupon Hadji Murad The Dekabrists: A Romance A Morning of a Landed Proprietor After the Dance Alyosha the Pot My Dream There Are No Guilty People The Young Tsar A Lost Opportunity "Polikushka" The Candle Twenty-Three Tales Sevastopol Sketches Master and Man Father Sergius A Russian Proprietor and Other Stories An Old Acquaintance Fables and Stories for Children Stories from Physics Stories from Zoology Stories from Botany Texts for Chapbook Illustrations Stories from the New Speller Diary of a Lunatic Recollections of a Billiard-Marker Three Parables The Cutting of a Forest Yermak, the Conqueror of Siberia Two Hussars Albert The Cossacks: A Tale of 1852 Nikolai Palkin and Other Stories Scenes from Common Life Meeting a Moscow Acquaintance at the Front Memoirs of a Marker From the Memoirs of Prince D. Nekhlyudov Domestic Happiness My Husband and I Who Should Learn Writing of Whom? Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy or Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) was a Russian writer who is regarded as one of the greatest authors of all time. Born to an aristocratic Russian family in 1828, he is best known for the novels War and Peace (1869) and Anna Karenina (1877) which are often cited as pinnacles of realist fiction. Read more

The Complete Works of Isaac AsimovThis Complete Collection includes the following titles:--------1 - Youth2 - Worlds Within Worlds: The Story of Nuclear Energy, Volume 1 (of 3)3 - Worlds Within Worlds: The Story of Nuclear Energy, Volume 2 (of 3)4 - Worlds Within Worlds: The Story of Nuclear Energy, Volume 3 (of 3)5 - The Genetic Effects of Radiation6 - Let's Get Together Read more