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In this book, Pierre de Coubertin recounts the history of the Third Republic. Key events and politics are examined, but the author also deals with social issues, education, ideas and habits, and relations with the Church.
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Includes: The Diary of a Superfluous Man, A Tour in the Forest, Yakov Pasinkov, Andrei Kolosov, and A Correspendence. The Diary of a Superfluous Man is an 1850 novella by Russian author Ivan Turgenev. It is written in the first person in the form of a diary by a man who has a few days left to live as he recounts incidents of his life. The story has become the archetype for the Russian literary concept of the superfluous man.
Embark on a fascinating journey through the heart of Russia with "Russian Rambles" by Isabel Florence Hapgood. Join Hapgood as she takes you on an immersive exploration of the vast and diverse landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and captivating history of one of the world's most enigmatic countries. Delve into the sights, sounds, and sensations of Russia as Hapgood guides you through its bustling cities, picturesque countryside, and storied landmarks. Through vivid descriptions and evocative prose, she invites readers to immerse themselves in the unique charm and allure of Russian life, from the grandeur of St. Petersburg to the timeless beauty of the Russian countryside. Experience the warm...
A short novel by the Nobel Prize-winning Russian author Ivan Bunin, written in 1909 and first published in 1910 by the Saint Petersburg magazine Sovremenny Mir (issues Nos. 3, 10-11) under the title Novelet. The Village caused much controversy at the time, though it was highly praised by Maxim Gorky (who from then on regarded the author as the major figure in Russian literature), among others, and is now generally regarded as Bunin's first masterpiece. Composed of brief episodes set in its author's birthplace at the time of the 1905 Revolution, it tells the story of two peasant brothers, one a brute drunk, the other a gentler, more sympathetic character. Bunin's realistic portrayal of the country life jarred with the idealized picture of "unspoiled" peasants which was common for the mainstream Russian literature, and featured the characters deemed 'offensive' by many, which were "so far below the average in terms of intelligence as to be scarcely human".
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