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    Rhyme A Dozen, A - Roses

    12 Poets, 12 Poems, 1 Topic

    by Robert Burns, Hafiz, Alfred Austin, Alice Dunbar Nelson, Damon Runyon, Edna St Vincent Millay, Emily Dickinson, John Cournos, Thomas Moore, W B Yeats, William Henry Davies, William Shakespeare ...
    Narrated by Alan Cumming, Eve Karpf, Richard Mitchley ...

    Unabridged

    15 min

    ‘A dime a dozen’ as known in America, is perhaps equal to the English ‘cheap as chips’ but whatever the lingua franca of your choice in this series we hereby submit ‘A Rhyme a Dozen’ as 12 poems on many given subjects that are a well-rounded gathering, maybe even an essential guide, from the knowing pens of classic poets and their beautifully spoken verse to the comfort of your ears.1 - A Rhyme a ... Read more

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  • St. Petersburg

    by Andrey Biely ...
    Translated by John Cournos ...
    A landmark in Russian literature hailed as "one of the four great masterpieces of twentieth-century prose" by Vladimir Nabokov, author of Lolita.In this incomparable novel of the seething revolutionary Russia of 1905, Andrey Biely plays ingeniously on the great themes of Russian history and literature as he tells the mesmerizing tale of Apollon Apollonovich Ableukhov, a high-ranking Tsarist ... Read more

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  • Napoleon's Invasion of Russia, 1812

    by Eugene Tarlé ...
    Translated by John Cournos ...
    Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) is one of the most illustrated political and military figures of the last two millennia. He has remained in the memory of the world as a legend that the passage of the years has failed to blur. On the contrary, Napoleon Bonaparte widely continues to be considered the personification of human genius.Originally published in this English translation in 1942, leading ... Read more

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  • How the Two Ivans Quarrelled

    by Nikolai Gogol ...
    Translated by John Cournos ...
    Series series The Art of the Novella
    "How dared you, in disregard of all decency, call me a goose?"This lesser-known work is perhaps the perfect distillation of Nikolai Gogol’s genius: a tale simultaneously animated by a joyful, nearly slapstick sense of humor alongside a resigned cynicism about the human condition.In a sharp-edged translation from John Cournos, an under-appreciated early translator of Russian literature into English ... Read more

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  • Bonaparte

    by Eugene Tarlé ...
    Translated by John Cournos ...
    Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) is one of the most illustrated political and military figures of the last two millennia. He has remained in the memory of the world as a legend that the passage of the years has failed to blur. On the contrary, Napoleon Bonaparte widely continues to be considered the personification of human genius.In this memoir, which was first published in this English translation ... Read more

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  • A Dilemma

    by Leonid Andreyev ...
    Translated by John Cournos ...
    'A Dilemma' is a psychological thriller from the "Russian Edgar Allan Poe" following the mentally perplexed Anton. He does not love Tatiana, but the fact that she loves the lame Alexis simply enrages him. So yes, he will kill Alexis and free himself of this mental burden.As part of his plan Anton begins to feign insanity, lashing out in public, reverting to a childlike state, all is going to plan. ... Read more

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  • Silence

    by Leonid Andreyev ...
    Translated by John Cournos ...
    'Silence' is a haunting short story from the 'Russian Edgar Allan Poe' that deals with profoundly emotional and sad themes in an unexpected and shocking way.Vera, the daughter of Father Ignatius, lays languishing in her room, too weak to move, barely able to speak. The cause of her condition cannot be found and she suffers more and more with each passing day. This powerful short deals with the ... Read more

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  • A Dilemma

    A Tale of Ethical Turmoil: Exploring Moral Conflict in Early 20th-Century Russia

    by Leonid Nikolayevich Andreyev ...
    Translated by John Cournos ...
    In 'A Dilemma,' Leonid Nikolayevich Andreyev masterfully intertwines psychological depth with a gripping narrative, exploring the tortured psyche of an individual grappling with existential despair. This novella is suffused with a rich, lyrical style that reflects Andreyev'Äôs affinity for symbolist influences, encompassing themes of moral conflict and the human condition. Set against the backdrop ... Read more

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  • The Old House, and Other Tales

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Depths of Human Nature through Chilling Tales

    by Fyodor Sologub, Spencer Delaney ...
    Translated by John Cournos ...
    In "The Old House, and Other Tales," Fyodor Sologub masterfully weaves together a tapestry of haunting narratives that delve into the psychological and metaphysical dimensions of human existence. The stories are steeped in the Symbolist tradition, characterized by rich imagery and introspective characterizations that often blur the lines between reality and the surreal. Sologub's exploration of ... Read more

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  • The Best British Short Stories of 1922

    by Algernon Blackwood, Alan Graham, John Galsworthy, May Edginton, Dorothy Easton, Walter De la Mare, Richmal Crompton, William Caine, Harold Brighouse, John Davys Beresford, Stacy Aumonier, Holloway Horn, Rowland Kenney, Alfred Edgar Coppard, Hugh Sir Walpole, L. Parry Truscott, Gladys Bronwyn Stern, Thomas Moult, May Sinclair, Roland Pertwee, Max Sir Pemberton, Elinor Mordaunt, Lucas Malet, Rosamond Langbridge, John Cournos ...
    When Edward J. O'Brien asked me to cooperate with him in choosing each year's best English short stories, to be published as a companion volume to his annual selection of the best American short stories, I had not realized that at the end of my arduous task, which has involved the reading of many hundreds of stories in the English magazines of an entire year, I should find myself asking the simple ... Read more

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  • The Little Demon

    Enriched edition. Exploring darkness in Russian symbolist literature and the human soul

    by Fyodor Sologub, Spencer Delaney ...
    Translated by Richard Aldington, John Cournos ...
    In "The Little Demon," Fyodor Sologub masterfully intertwines the grotesque with the mystical, presenting a haunting exploration of the human psyche against the backdrop of early 20th-century Russia. This novel, written in a style characterized by lyrical prose and vivid symbolism, delves into themes of innocence, corruption, and the duality of human nature. The narrative follows the life of ... Read more

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  • Short-story masterpieces - Vol. IV - Russian

    Enriched edition. Exploring the depth of Russian literary tradition through timeless short stories

    by Various Authors, Brielle Kestridge ...
    Translated by John Cournos ...
    "Short-story Masterpieces - Vol. IV - Russian" is a carefully curated anthology that presents an exquisite collection of the finest Russian short stories, showcasing the rich tapestry of Russian literature. This volume encompasses works from great literary figures such as Anton Chekhov and Leo Tolstoy, along with emerging voices that reflect the complexities of Russian society and culture through ... Read more

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