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Hadji Murat
This brilliant, culturally resonant fiction was written towards the end of Tolstoy's life, but the conflict it describes has obvious, ironic parallels with current affairs today. …
The Story of a Nobody
The Story of a Nobody is a profound and moving work of fiction, combining the political tensions of the day with a tale of deep poignancy and sorrow. With St Petersburg awash with …
The Death of Ivan Ilyich
On learning of Ivan Ilyich's sudden demise and death, his former colleagues begin vying for promotion; it seems in neither life nor death has Ivan Ilyich made any lasting …
Poor People
As both a masterpiece of Russian populist writing, and a parody of the entire genre, it is a profound and troubled piece, with many glimpses of future genius. Written as a series …
The Double
The Double is a remarkable tale in the tradition of doppelganger literature. As Dostoevsky examines the neurosis and paranoia that cripple a seemingly ordinary man, he produces a …
The Gambler
Based on Dostoevsky's own troubled experiences at the gaming tables, The Gambler is a brilliant and telling portrayal of a man crippled by the overwhelming powers of addiction and …
Ruslan and Lyudmila
Spirited away by the evil sorcerer Chernomer, Lyudmila awaits her rescue from her beloved Ruslan. However, before he can effect her release, the gallant Ruslan must first endure …
A Hero of Our Time
Despite his obvious talents and natural abilities, Pechorin is restless and bored. Travelling from the civilised world of society drawing rooms, to the wilds of the Southern …
Two Princesses
'It is not people that kill, but ungovernable passions'. "Princess Mimi" and "Princess Zizi", Odoevsky's complementary society tales from the 1830s, portraying the two …
Uncle's Dream
When the ageing Russian Prince, Prince K., arrives in the town of Mordasov, Marya Alexandrovna Moskaleva, a doyenne of local society life, takes him under her protection, with the …