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    Rhyme A Dozen, A - Roses

    12 Poets, 12 Poems, 1 Topic

    de 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 ...
    Narrado por Alan Cumming, Eve Karpf, Richard Mitchley ...

    Completo

    15 minutos

    ‘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 ... Leer más

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  • The Best British Short Stories of 1922

    de 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 ... Leer más

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  • How the Two Ivans Quarrelled

    de Nikolai Gogol ...
    Traducido por 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 ... Leer más

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  • Napoleon's Invasion of Russia, 1812

    de Eugene Tarlé ...
    Traducido por 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 ... Leer más

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  • Dead Souls (Translated by C. J. Hogarth with an Introduction by John Cournos)

    de Nikolai Gogol ...
    First published in 1842, “Dead Souls” is the story of Chichikov, a young middle-class gentleman who comes to a small town in Russia with a dubious plan to improve his wealth and position in life. He begins by spending beyond his means on the premise that he can impress the local officials and gain standing and connections in the community. At the heart of his plan is the idea of acquiring “dead ... Leer más

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  • Bonaparte

    de Eugene Tarlé ...
    Traducido por 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 ... Leer más

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  • Short-story masterpieces - Vol. IV - Russian

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

    de Various Authors, Brielle Kestridge ...
    Traducido por 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 ... Leer más

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  • The Old House, and Other Tales

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

    de Fyodor Sologub, Spencer Delaney ...
    Traducido por 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 ... Leer más

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  • The Little Demon

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

    de Fyodor Sologub, Spencer Delaney ...
    Traducido por 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 ... Leer más

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  • The Created Legend

    de Fyodor Sologub ...
    Traducido por John Cournos ...
    Classic Russian novel. According to Wikipedia: "Fyodor Sologub (1863- 1927) was a Russian Symbolist poet, novelist, playwright and essayist. He was the first writer to introduce the morbid, pessimistic elements characteristic of fin de siecle literature and philosophy into Russian prose." ... Leer más

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  • The Created Legend

    A Haunting Tale of Human Nature and Artistic Expression

    de Fyodor Sologub ...
    Traducido por John Cournos ...
    In "The Created Legend," Fyodor Sologub weaves a complex tapestry of existential themes, drawing on symbolism and rich, lyrical prose to explore the intricacies of the human psyche. Set amidst the tumult of early 20th-century Russia, the novel delves into the intersections of reality and myth, presenting a narrative that blurs the lines between the mundane and the fantastical. Sologub'Äôs ... Leer más

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  • A Dilemma

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

    de Leonid Nikolayevich Andreyev ...
    Traducido por 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 ... Leer más

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