Ilya of Murom (Classic Reprint)

Ilya of Murom (Classic Reprint)

Author: Charles Caldwell Dobie

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-03-21

Total Pages: 78

ISBN-13: 9780365237280

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Excerpt from Ilya of Murom The material for the following Grove Play was gleaned from the legends of Little Russia, known as the Kiev cycle. It is perhaps unnecessary to state that many liberties have been taken with the original tales in order to weld them into a dramatic whole. Many of the lyrics have followed in form and spirit, as nearly as possible, old Russian folk songs and dances, while others, obviously, are modeled along more conventional lines. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.


Tolstoy

Tolstoy

Author: Rosamund Bartlett

Publisher: HMH

Published: 2011-11-08

Total Pages: 581

ISBN-13: 0547545878

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This biography of the brilliant author of War and Peace and Anna Karenina “should become the first resort for everyone drawn to its titanic subject” (Booklist, starred review). In November 1910, Count Lev Tolstoy died at a remote Russian railway station. At the time of his death, he was the most famous man in Russia, more revered than the tsar, with a growing international following. Born into an aristocratic family, Tolstoy spent his existence rebelling against not only conventional ideas about literature and art but also traditional education, family life, organized religion, and the state. In “an epic biography that does justice to an epic figure,” Rosamund Bartlett draws extensively on key Russian sources, including fascinating material that has only become available since the collapse of the Soviet Union (Library Journal, starred review). She sheds light on Tolstoy’s remarkable journey from callow youth to writer to prophet; discusses his troubled relationship with his wife, Sonya; and vividly evokes the Russian landscapes Tolstoy so loved and the turbulent times in which he lived.


Enchantment

Enchantment

Author: Orson Scott Card

Publisher: Del Rey

Published: 2005-05-31

Total Pages: 434

ISBN-13: 0345484509

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In Enchantment, Orson Scott Card works his magic as never before, transforming the timeless story of Sleeping Beauty into an original fantasy brimming with romance and adventure. The moment Ivan stumbled upon a clearing in the dense Carpathian forest, his life was forever changed. Atop a pedestal encircled by fallen leaves, the beautiful princess Katerina lay still as death. But beneath the foliage a malevolent presence stirred and sent the ten-year-old Ivan scrambling for the safety of Cousin Marek's farm. Now, years later, Ivan is an American graduate student, engaged to be married. Yet he cannot forget that long-ago day in the forest—or convince himself it was merely a frightened boy’s fantasy. Compelled to return to his native land, Ivan finds the clearing just as he left it. This time he does not run. This time he awakens the beauty with a kiss . . . and steps into a world that vanished a thousand years ago. A rich tapestry of clashing worlds and cultures, Enchantment is a powerfully original novel of a love and destiny that transcend centuries . . . and the dark force that stalks them across the ages.


The Russian Story Book

The Russian Story Book

Author: Richard Wilson

Publisher:

Published: 1916

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13:

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Fifteen tales including several featuring the hero Ilya; one featuring the villainous Whirlwind the Whistler; and others with Vasily the Turbulent, Nikita the Footless, and Peerless Beauty, the Cake-Baker.


Sixty Folk-Tales

Sixty Folk-Tales

Author: Albert Henry Wratislaw

Publisher:

Published: 2017-04-25

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 9783744773416

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Sixty Folk-tales - From Exclusively Slavonic Sources is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1889. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.


Russia

Russia

Author: Mauricio Borrero

Publisher: Infobase Publishing

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 512

ISBN-13: 0816074755

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A reference guide to the world's largest country. Covering influential individuals, significant places, and important policies, it provides readers with a greater understanding of Russian history. A narrative history, chronology, and A-Z entries are included.


Delphi Works of Maxim Gorky (Illustrated)

Delphi Works of Maxim Gorky (Illustrated)

Author: Maxim Gorky

Publisher: Delphi Classics

Published: 2014-12-08

Total Pages: 3550

ISBN-13:

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The Russian and Soviet writer Maxim Gorky was a founder of the Socialist realism literary method and a political activist, who used his novels to illustrate the corruption of the world around him. This comprehensive eBook presents a range of Gorky’s works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts appearing in digital print for the first time, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Gorky’s life and works * Concise introductions to the novels and other texts * Five novels, with individual contents tables * Rare novels like THE SPY and A CONFESSION appearing in digital publishing for the first time * Excellent formatting of the texts * Easily locate the poems or short stories you want to read * Includes a selection of Gorky’s non-fiction – including a sample of the author’s personal correspondence * Features two of Gorky’s autobiographies * Features a bonus biography - discover Gorky’s literary life * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please note: we regret that translations of many of Gorky’s novels and plays are not available in the public domain. When new texts become available, they will be added to the eBook as a free update. Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Novels THE MAN WHO WAS AFRAID THREE OF THEM THE MOTHER THE SPY A CONFESSION The Shorter Fiction THROUGH RUSSIA TWENTY-SIX AND ONE AND OTHER STORIES CREATURES THAT ONCE WERE MEN, AND OTHER STORIES MISCELLANEOUS STORIES The Short Stories LIST OF SHORT STORIES IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER LIST OF SHORT STORIES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER The Poetry LIST OF POEMS The Non-Fiction REMINISCENCES OF ANTON CHEKHOV REMINISCENCES OF LEO NIKOLAEVICH TOLSTOY THE MARCH OF MAN MISCELLANEOUS LETTERS The Autobiographies MY CHILDHOOD IN THE WORLD The Biography MAXIM GORKI by Hans Ostwald Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles


Russian Folktales

Russian Folktales

Author: Svetlana Kulagina

Publisher:

Published: 2020-12-21

Total Pages: 51

ISBN-13:

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This colouring book takes readers on a journey through a marvelous world of classic Russian folk tales handpicked from the master collection of Alexander Afanasiev--the greatest Russian ethnographer and author of the most complete compendium of Slavic fairy tales. On these colouring pages you will meet images of many unusual and unique characters such as the famous Ivan-tsarevich and Ivan the Fool; Vasilisa the Beautiful and Ilya from Murom--the hero of Ruthenia's lands; the villainous Koshe the Undead and the iconic Baba Yaga, who represent the face of evil in Russian mythology.This publication is unique, as it brings together the fragments of thirteen traditional Russian folk stories (carefully translated by a multinational group of folklore lovers from all corners of the globe) and wonderful illustrations made by Svetlana Kulagina. Each page offers to read a fragment of a story and to colour the following picture. This is a fun and easy way to immerse yourself in the astonishing world of Slavic culture and to express your creativity. Happy Colouring!


Marxism and Art

Marxism and Art

Author: Maynard Solomon

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Published: 1979

Total Pages: 724

ISBN-13: 9780814316214

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Marxism and Art is a collection of basic readings in Marxist criticism and aesthetics.