Best Russian Short Stories


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(4.5 stars; 30 reviews)

In this collection of Russian stories, editor and compiler Thomas Seltzer selects from a range of the best examples of 19th and early 20th century Russian literature. As a survey of famous authors at the height of the powers, as well as some writers who have been unjustly neglected, this anthology is indispensable. (Summary by Nullifidian)

"Everything is subordinated to two main requirements--humanitarian ideals and fidelity to life. This is the secret of the marvellous simplicity of Russian literary art."--THOMAS SELTZER. (10 hr 33 min)

Kapitel

Introduction 25:26 Gelesen von greatbasinrain
The Queen of Spades, Part I 29:36 Gelesen von Amy Gramour
The Queen of Spades, Part II 17:44 Gelesen von Amy Gramour
The Cloak, Part I 45:21 Gelesen von Nullifidian
The Cloak, Part II 41:00 Gelesen von Nullifidian
The District Doctor 28:01 Gelesen von om123
The Christmas Tree and the Wedding 17:51 Gelesen von Courtney Parker Sandhu
God Sees the Truth, But Waits 18:31 Gelesen von Nicole Kay
How a Muzhik Fed Two Officials 19:45 Gelesen von om123
The Shades, a Phantasy, Part I 18:33 Gelesen von Algy Pug
The Shades, a Phantasy; Part II 46:14 Gelesen von Algy Pug
The Signal 24:37 Gelesen von Nullifidian
The Darling 43:36 Gelesen von Denny Sayers (d. 2015)
The Bet 19:26 Gelesen von Alan Davis Drake (1945-2010)
Vanka 11:56 Gelesen von Alan Davis Drake (1945-2010)
Hide and Seek 24:51 Gelesen von Anya
Dethroned 43:31 Gelesen von Algy Pug
The Servant 12:28 Gelesen von emperpep
One Autumn Night 19:34 Gelesen von Mark Penfold
Her Lover 14:55 Gelesen von Mark F. Smith
Lazarus (Eleazar) 49:25 Gelesen von Algy Pug
The Revolutionist 22:10 Gelesen von Rachel Craig
The Outrage - A True Story 38:49 Gelesen von Rachel Craig

Bewertungen


(5 stars)

Listened at 0.7 speed, as I always do. The special highlight for me is Andreyev's grim "Lazarus". It's read so dramatically that it almost spills over into black comedy here and there but never does and doggedly commands attention. It's become one of my favourites.


(5 stars)

Good stories, good intro to Russian literature

i didn’t like the stories BUT they’re classics and appreciate LIBRIVOX.ORG MA…


(5 stars)

i didn’t like the stories BUT they’re classics and appreciate LIBRIVOX.ORG MARK F SMITH even read one