Turgenev and the Context of English Literature 1850-1900
Turgenev and the Context of English Literature 1850-1900

Author: Glyn Turton

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2002-01-31

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 1134900317

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Examines the cultural outlook in the Anglo-Saxon world, in this period, through an analysis of the reception of Turgenev's work in translation in a number of writers including Henry James and George Gissing.

The Anna Karenina Fix
The Anna Karenina Fix

Author: Viv Groskop

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2018-10-23

Total Pages: 235

ISBN-13: 1683353447

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“In this hilarious, candid, and thought-provoking memoir, [Groskop] explains how she used lessons from Russian classics to understand herself better.” —Gretchen Rubin, #1 New York Times–bestselling author As Viv Groskop knows from personal experience, everything that has ever happened to a person has already happened in the Russian classics: from not being sure what to do with your life (Anna Karenina), to being hopelessly in love with someone who doesn’t love you back (Turgenev’s A Month in the Country), or being socially anxious about your appearance (all of Chekhov’s work). In The Anna Karenina Fix, a sort of literary self-help memoir, Groskop mines these and other works, as well as the lives of their celebrated creators, and her own experiences as a student of Russian, to answer the question “How should you live your life?” This is a charming and fiercely intelligent book, a love letter to Russian literature and an exploration of the answers these writers found to life’s questions. “[Groskop is] a delight, a reader’s reader whose professional and personal experiences have allowed her to write the kind of book that not only is complete unto itself, but makes you want to head to the library and revisit or discover the great works she loves.” —The Washington Post “Learn how to hack life nineteenth-century Russian style! You’ll totally be like Anna Karenina without getting (spoiler alert) run over by a train!” —Gary Shteyngart, New York Times-bestselling author “For anyone intimidated by Russia’s daunting literary heritage, this humorous yet thoughtful introduction will serve as the perfect entrée.” —Publishers Weekly

Turgenev in English: A Checklist of Works by and about Him
Turgenev in English: A Checklist of Works by and about Him

Author: David H. Stam

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2019-12-23

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13:

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In 'Turgenev in English: A Checklist of Works by and about Him', editors David H. Stam and Rissa Yachnin offer a meticulously curated anthology that serves as a comprehensive guide to the translation and critical reception of Ivan Turgenev's works in the English-speaking world. This collection highlights the diversity of literary formsfrom novels and short stories to plays and essaysshowcasing the varied ways in which Turgenev's oeuvre has been interpreted and valued across different cultures and literary periods. It invites readers to explore the rich tapestry of literary styles and the significant impact of Turgenev's work on English literature. The compilation stands out for its detailed cataloging of translations and critical works, providing an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike. The contributing editors, Stam and Yachnin, bring to the project their vast expertise in library and information science and Russian literature, respectively. Their backgrounds afford a unique lens through which the cross-cultural dissemination of Turgenev's work is examined, offering insights into the historical and cultural contexts that have influenced translations and literary criticism. This anthology aligns with wider literary movements by tracing the intertextual dialogues between Russian and English literary traditions, enhancing our understanding of Turgenev's enduring influence. 'Turgenev in English: A Checklist of Works by and about Him' is recommended for scholars, students, and general readers interested in Russian literature, translation studies, and comparative literature. This volume provides an unparalleled opportunity to delve into the complexities of literary translation and its impact on reception and scholarship. It encourages a deeper appreciation of Turgenev's contributions to literature and the nuanced interplay between his Russian heritage and his global legacy. For anyone looking to broaden their literary horizons and engage with the multifaceted world of literary translation and criticism, this anthology is an indispensable resource.

Two Lives
Two Lives

Author: William Trevor

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-10-30

Total Pages: 387

ISBN-13: 1101667222

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William Trevor's Last Stories is forthcoming from Viking. In Reading Turgenev, which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize, an Irish country girl is trapped in a loveless marriage with an older man, but finds release through secret meetings with a man who shares her passion for Russian novels. My House in Umbra tells of Emily Delahunty, a writer of romantic novels, who helps survivors of a bomb attack on a train to convalesce, inventing colorful pasts for her patients. Two novels, two women who retreat further into the realm of the imagination until the boundaries between what is real and what is not become blurred.