Best Russian Short Stories

The Best Russian Short Stories is a collection of some of the finest short stories written by Russian authors. Compiled by Thomas Seltzer, this book features works by renowned writers such as Anton Chekhov, Leo Tolstoy, Maxim Gorky, and Fyodor Dostoevsky, among others.The stories cover a wide range of themes, from love and romance to politics and social issues. The characters are vividly portrayed and the stories are rich in detail, providing a glimpse into the lives of people in Russia during different periods of history.The book includes some of the most famous works of Russian literature, such as Chekhov's ""The Lady with the Dog"" and Tolstoy's ""The Death of Ivan Ilyich."" It also features lesser-known gems, such as Gorky's ""Twenty-Six Men and a Girl"" and Alexander Kuprin's ""The Duel.""The Best Russian Short Stories is a must-read for anyone interested in Russian literature or short fiction. It offers a fascinating insight into the Russian psyche and the country's rich cultural heritage. The book is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers around the world.1917. A selection of works by the following Russian authors: A. S. Pushkin, The Queen of Spades; N.V. Gogol, The Cloak; I.S. Turgenev, The District Doctor; F.M. Dostoyevsky, The Christmas Tree and the Wedding; L.N. Tolstoy, God Sees the Truth, but Waits; M.Y. Saltykov, How A Muzhik Fed Two Officials; V.G. Korolenko, the Shades, a Phantasy; V.N. Garshin, The Signal; A.P. Chekhov, The Darling, The Bet, Vanka; F.K. Sologub, Hide and Seek; I.N. Potapenko, Dethroned; S.T. Semyonov, the Servant; M. Gorky, One Autumn Night, Her Lover; L.N. Andreyev, Lazarus; M.P. Artzybashev, The Revolutionist; A.I. Kuprin, the Outrage; L.N. Andreyev, The Seven That Were Hanged, The Red Laugh; and Ivan Bunin, The Gentleman from San Francisco.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.