Russian Short Stories from Pushkin to Buida

Name: Russian Short Stories from Pushkin to Buida
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780140448467
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By Robert Chandler

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Russian Short Stories from Pushkin to Buida, edited by Robert Chandler, is a collection showcasing the rich tradition of Russian short fiction. Spanning from the early 19th century to modern times, it features works from renowned authors such as Pushkin, Tolstoy, and Chekhov, illustrating the evolution of Russian literature. Each story provides a glimpse into Russian culture and society, offering readers a diverse range of themes and styles.
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You might enjoy this collection if you're intrigued by the rich tapestry of Russian literature, showcasing both classic and modern tales. Delve into captivating stories from renowned Russian authors that offer a fascinating glimpse into the country's culture, history, and human experience.

Russian Short Stories from Pushkin to Buida

From the reign of the Tsars to the collapse of the Soviet Union and beyond, this short story has long occupied a central place in Russian culture. Included are pieces from many of the acknowledged masters of Russian literature alongside tales by long-suppressed figures. They offer a representation of an enduring form of Russian literature.

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Russian Short Stories from Pushkin to Buida is a unique collection that brings together acknowledged masterpieces from classic authors such as Chekhov and Gogol, alongside a rich selection from less familiar writers.

From the reign of the Tsars in the early 19th century to the collapse of the Soviet Union and beyond, the short story has long held a central place in Russian culture. This anthology includes works from many of the acknowledged masters of Russian literature, including Pushkin, Turgenev, Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy, and Solzhenitsyn.

Additionally, the collection features tales by long-suppressed figures such as the subversive Kryzhanowsky and the surrealist Shalamov. Whether written in reaction to the cruelty of the bourgeoisie, the bureaucracy of communism, or the torture of the prison camps, these stories offer a wonderfully wide-ranging and exciting representation of one of the most vital and enduring forms of Russian literature.

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Russian Short Stories from Pushkin to Buida has been praised for its effort to expand the understanding of Russian literature, featuring accurate and highly readable translations by Robert Chandler. Critics from The Independent commend its broad view of Russian life, The East-West Journal acknowledges Chandler’s precision, and The Guardian considers the collection both authoritative and marvellous.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140448467

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 May 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 304g

Pages: 416

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About the Author

Robert Chandler has translated Sappho and Apollinaire for 'Everyman's Poetry'. His translations from Russian include Pushkin's Dubrovsky, Leskov's Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk and Vasily Grossman's Life and Fate. With his wife Elizabeth and other colleagues he has co-translated numerous works by Andrey Platonov; two of these - Happy Moscow and Soul - were shortlisted for the Weidenfeld European Translation Prize; another - The Macedonian Officer - won second prize in the 2004 John Dryden Translation Prize. Robert Chandler has translated Sappho and Apollinaire for 'Everyman's Poetry'. His translations from Russian include Pushkin's Dubrovsky, Leskov's Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk and Vasily Grossman's Life and Fate. With his wife Elizabeth and other colleagues he has co-translated numerous works by Andrey Platonov; two of these - Happy Moscow and Soul - were shortlisted for the Weidenfeld European Translation Prize; another - The Macedonian Officer - won second prize in the 2004 John Dryden Translation Prize.