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There is something about the number 3. The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two. Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes. Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating.

A selection of stories about love and romance from the best storytellers of the world including Shakespeare, Chekhov, and Turgenev trying to express love in all its forms. This volume opens with iconic Romeo and Juliet's tragic love story dating back to antiquity, followed by very passionate and quite unusual love between a doctor and his patient in 'The District Doctor' by Ivan Turgenev. And last, but not least, a story from the master of human relationship and psychology, Anton Chekhov and his story of 'The Man in a Case'. Read in English, unabridged.

Torrents of Spring, also known as Spring Torrents (Russian Вешние воды), is a captivating novel by Ivan Turgenev, penned between 1870 and 1871 during his fifties. The narrative follows young Russian landowner Dimitry Sanin as he experiences the intoxicating highs of first love while visiting the enchanting city of Frankfurt, Germany. This novel stands out as one of Turgenevs masterpieces, rich in autobiographical elements that reflect his own life experiences. - Summary by Wikipedia. A Russian original of this novel is also available as a LibriVox audiobook.

When N—— encountered Annouchka, a beautiful story of innocence, love, and friendship began to unfold. Set against the enchanting backdrop of two charming towns along the banks of the Rhine, this coming-of-age narrative captures the essence of youthful exploration and the bonds that shape our lives. - Summary by Rapunzelina

The epic sweep of Turgenev's 19th century literary masterpiece is brought to the stage by one of Ireland's greatest living dramatists. Fathers and Sons captures the ongoing clash of generations and philosophies. Set in a Russian country estate, Friel's powerful and resonant adaptation examines the inevitable conflict between the urgency of youth and the entrenchment of age.

This audiobook includes 10 Great Russian Short Stories: The Mantle by Nikolai Gogol, Mumu by Ivan Turgenev, First love by Ivan Turgenev, An Avenger by Anton Chekhov, Darkness by Anton Chekhov, The Death of Ivan Illyich by Leo Tolstoy, Notes from the Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky, The Little Angel by Leonid Andreyev, The Dream of a Ridiculous Man by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, A Troublesome Visitor by Anton Chekhov.

Father and Children by Ivan Turgenev is a novel that explores the ideological conflict between the older generation of Russian nobility and the younger, nihilist generation. It's a poignant narrative on the challenges of understanding across generational divides, set against the backdrop of changing Russian society in the 19th century. Through the characters of Bazarov, a self-declared nihilist, and Arkady, his friend and foil, Turgenev delves into themes of love, friendship, and the clash of evolving philosophies.

This audiobook contains the story "Asya" (1858), by the celebrated Russian writer Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev (1818-1883). This classic tale of tragic love was considered by Tolstoy to be one of Turgenev's best.

This audiobook contains the stories "Chertopkhanov and Nedopyuskin", "Two Landowners", and "Yermolay and the Miller’s Wife" from the famous series Hunting Sketches by the great Russian writer Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev (1818-1883).

House of Gentlefolk, originally titled Дворянское Гнездо (Dvoryanskoye Gnezdo), is often regarded as a sequel to Turgenevs Rudin. This poignant novel follows the life of Fyodor Ivanych Lavretsky, the son of a nobleman and a serf, who is raised in the confines of his familys country estate by a stern maiden aunt, often thought to be inspired by Turgenevs own mother, known for her harshness. Join us as we delve into this exploration of class, family, and personal struggle set against the backdrop of 19th-century Russia. - Summary by tovarisch based on Wikipedia article

In Turgenevs last and most expansive novel, we journey into late nineteenth-century Russia, where a group of disillusioned young individuals challenge the rigid social hierarchies and power dynamics of their time. Driven by a fervent desire to inspire revolutionary change among the peasant and working classes, they rally around a Populist cause. This compelling narrative weaves together a rich tapestry of characters—from aristocrats to artists, from workers to dreamers—unveiling the raw emotions and conflicts that arise as they navigate their ideals and realities. This first volume ...

Originally published in 1860, Ivan Turgenev’s First Love follows a 16-year-old boy’s infatuation with an older princess, who has moved in next door.

The title of the novella serves as a poignant reminder of the universal boy-meets-girl-then-loses-her narrative. While this theme may seem familiar, Turgenev infuses it with originality and depth. The story is marked by a surprise ending that, while not entirely unexpected, resonates deeply. Turgenevs skill lies in his ability to create powerful turning points—akin to Joyces epiphanies—that irrevocably alter the characters lives, leading to a tragic conclusion. Nature symbolism is beautifully woven throughout, elevated by exquisite poetic similes, such as the striking image of a speckled ...

Set against the backdrop of the 1850s, On the Eve emerges in 1860, just two years prior to Turgenevs renowned novel Fathers and Sons. The story follows the young Elena Nikolaevna Stakhov, daughter of the distracted Nikolai Arteyemvitch and Anna Vassilyevna Stakhov, as she navigates the complexities of her relationships. Misunderstood by her parents—who are more concerned with their own intrigues than Elenas well-being—she finds solace in the company of the aspiring professor Andrei Petrovitch Bersenyev and the ambitious sculptor Pavel Yakovitch Shubin, both of whom may harbor feelings for ...

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. They can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. Some you may disagree with but they will get you thinking; about our choices and about those you would have made. If this volume takes you on a path to discover more of these miniature masterpieces then we have all gained something.

This guided meditation takes you through a bottomless sea of woodland landscapes with the leaves on the trees that are at one moment transparent as emeralds; the next, they condense into golden, almost black green. Somewhere far off, at the end of a slender twig, a single leaf hangs motionless against the blue patch of transparent sky, and beside it another trembles with the motion of a fish on the line, as though moving of its own will, not shaken by the wind.

Set in Baden-Baden, Smoke is Ivan Turgenev's most cosmopolitan novel. First published in 1867, it is an exquisite study of politics and society and an enduringly poignant love story. Smoke, with its European setting, barbed wit, and visionary call for Russia to look west, became the center of a famous philosophical breach between Turgenev and Dostoevsky.

When we read or listen, words can have a transforming effect. Our mood can alter in the space of a few sentences from joy to sadness. And not just our mood. These words can affect us physically, they can engage our emotions and even in their sadness bring a lump to our throat and tears to our eyes. Sometimes the relief can be palpable. Our authors, from Anton Chekhov, Stephen Crane, Willa Cather, Katherine Mansfield and a wealth of others, are well aware of what their talents will evoke. Genius has many names.

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. The Russian Literary Tradition has justly earned a magnificent reputation. The Russian Empire of the Czars was a huge and disparate patchwork of peoples ruled by an overbearing elite that employed a middle-class bureaucracy to keep the working class firmly underfoot. Within its vaulted ranks are a role call of many of the greatest literary talents of the ages.

Nella grande Russia conservatrice e patriarcale dei latifondi e dei primi timidi moti liberali, il rapporto conflittuale tra tradizione e rinnovamento trova una rappresentazione esemplare in "Padri e figli", pubblicato nel 1862. È la vicenda di due amici appena usciti dall'università di Pietroburgo: Arkadij Kirsanov, figlio di un proprietario terriero, e Evgenij Bazarov, il giovane medico che crede soltanto nelle scienze sperimentali, il nichilista, campione di una società di tecnici, che non è ancora nata.