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  • Tales By Polish Authors

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by Else C. M. Benecke ...
    This vivid collection brings together tales by major Polish writers, translated into English and accompanied by brief notes on their lives and importance. Its opening masterpiece, Henryk Sienkiewicz's "Bartek the Conqueror," follows a simple peasant whose world is measured by his land, his wife Magda, and his horse until war tears him from the only life he knows. What begins in village grief and ... Read more

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  • Selected Polish Tales

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by Else C. M. Benecke ...
    Selected Polish Tales gathers modern Polish short fiction into a vivid portrait of farms, forests, villages, and war-shadowed roads, where hunger, pride, fear, and hope shape every life. Introduced with admiration for the writers' artistry and patriotism, the volume showcases Bolesław Prus's humane moral vision, Adam Szymański's suffering and exile, Stefan Żeromski's psychological intensity, ... Read more

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  • More Tales by Polish Authors

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by Else C. M. Benecke ...
    More Tales by Polish Authors brings together a vivid selection of Polish fiction that is by turns lyrical, ironic, heartbreaking, and deeply humane. In these unforgettable stories, readers travel from the frozen reaches of Siberia to remote villages, bustling workshops, and the tense rooms of ordinary lives under extraordinary pressure. Each tale reveals a world shaped by hardship, pride, longing, ... Read more

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  • Selected Polish Tales

    Enchanting Folktales from Poland: Magic, Mystery, and Timeless Wisdom

    by Anonymous ...
    Translated by Else C. M. Benecke, Marie Busch ...
    In 'Selected Polish Tales,' an anonymous author presents a captivating anthology that weaves together folkloric traditions and national identity, exploring themes of love, treachery, and reconciliation within the rich tapestry of Polish culture. The collection stands as a testament to the oral storytelling tradition, utilizing vivid imagery and folk motifs that evoke the enchanting landscapes of ... Read more

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  • Tales by Polish Authors

    Enriched edition. Folklore, Realism & Modernism Exploring Polish Identity, Exile, Resilience, and Tradition vs Modernity

    by Anonymous ...
    Translated by Else C. M. Benecke ...
    In "Tales by Polish Authors," the reader is introduced to a rich tapestry of narratives that illuminate the cultural and historical landscape of Poland. This anthology showcases a diverse range of stories from various notable Polish writers, each crafted in a distinctive literary style that weaves together elements of folklore, realism, and modernism. The tales encapsulate the complexities of ... Read more

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  • More Tales by Polish Authors

    Exploring the rich tapestry of Polish storytelling

    by Anonymous ...
    Translated by Marie Busch, Else C. M. Benecke ...
    In "More Tales by Polish Authors," the anonymous compiler curates a rich selection of short stories that encapsulate the diverse tapestry of Polish literature. The anthology is characterized by a variety of styles, ranging from the poetic to the starkly realistic, reflecting Poland's complex history and cultural landscape. The tales echo the themes of resilience, identity, and the human experience ... Read more

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  • Tales by Polish Authors

    Exploring the Vibrant Tapestry of Polish Literary Tradition

    by Anonymous ...
    Translated by Else C. M. Benecke ...
    "Tales by Polish Authors" is a compelling anthology that showcases the rich tapestry of Polish literature, featuring narratives ranging from folklore to modern tales. The collection illustrates the profound themes of identity, love, and existential inquiry, articulated through the unique voices of renowned and lesser-known Polish writers. Its literary style blends realism with elements of magical ... Read more

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    The Dream of a Ridiculous Man, Notes from the Underground, A Confession, The Death of Ivan Ilyich, The Gentleman from San Francisco, First Love, The Mantle, The Embroidered Towel, The Beer Story and others stories

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    Translated by S.E. Torrens, Aylmer Maude, Constance Garnett, William Henry Lowe ...
    Russian short stories are known for being melancholy, often dealing with suffering. However, they can also be funny and absurd. Some common subjects include class distinctions, the plight of the underdog, and a rejection of authoritarianism and bureaucracy. The best collection of Russian short stories includes: Fyodor Dostoevsky: Notes from the Underground The Dream of a Ridiculous Man The Beggar ... Read more

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  • The Queen Of Spades: (Pique Dame) (Mobi Classics)

    by Alexander Pushkin,H. Twitchell (Translator) ...
    The Queen of Spades (Russian: Pikovaya dama) is an acclaimed short story by Alexander Pushkin about human avariciousness. Pushkin wrote the story in autumn 1833 in Boldino and it was first published in literary magazine Biblioteka dlya chteniya in 1834. It was turned into the opera The Queen of Spades by Tchaikovsky. Excerpted from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. ... Read more

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  • The Top 10 Short Stories - Anton Chekov

    by Anton Chekhov ...
    Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere.In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will ... Read more

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  • Tarabas

    A Guest on Earth

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    This modern fable of the Russian Revolution from the author of The Radetzy March follows the tragic life of a peasant who seeks meaning in violence.A Russian peasant, Nicholas Tarabas learns in his youth from a gypsy that he is destined to be both a murderer and saint. After fleeing to America under suspicion of a crime, he soon returns to fight for his homeland in World War I. Finding purpose in ... Read more

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