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Isabel Florence Hapgood

    Isabel Florence Hapgoodová byla americká ekumenistka, spisovatelka a překladatelka. Specializovala se zejména na překlady ruských a francouzských textů, čímž obohatila literární obzor. Její práce propojovala kultury a zpřístupňovala čtenářům neznámá literární díla. Zasloužila se o šíření myšlenek napříč jazykovými a kulturními bariérami.

    Sónya Kovalévsky; her Recollections of Childhood
    Russian Rambles (1895)
    On the Eve
    Taras Bulba
    Lovcovy zápisky
    Childhood, Boyhood, Youth
    • Childhood, Boyhood, Youth

      • 320 stránek
      • 12 hodin čtení
      4,0(290)Ohodnotit

      This trilogy of short novels, taken as a whole, recounts the young narrator's early life up to his university days, each episode told through the perceptions, points of view and emotions felt by the protagonist at the time. Based on Tolstoy's own life and experiences, this fictionalized account of a young man growing into the world combines anecdote with frank personal assessment and philosophical extrapolation, as the author's Stendhalian take on the confessional genre confronts and blurs the notions of reality and imagination. Tolstoy's first published work, which launched him on a successful writing career, Childhood, Boyhood, Youth - besides offering an early display of his storytelling and stylistic abilities - provides the reader with invaluable insight into the personal and literary development of one of the greatest writers of all time. Assessment and philosophical extrapolation. An early display of Tolstoy's storytelling genius, written in his classically simple yet colourful language, these chronicles provide the reader with invaluable insight into the personal and literary development of one of the greatest writers of all time.

      Childhood, Boyhood, Youth
    • Lovcovy zápisky

      • 360 stránek
      • 13 hodin čtení
      4,0(6621)Ohodnotit

      Soubor 25 povídek, které se odehrávají v ruské Orelské gubernii v 19. století. Nádherně popisují život, krajinu, lidi i zvířata na ruském venkově očima lovce. Citlivé dílo vnímavého pozorovatele. Autor do tohoto díla promítá i svoji obří lásku k lovu. Proto příběhu nechybí autenticita.

      Lovcovy zápisky
    • Taras Bulba, titulní hrdina nejznámější Gogolovy novely, a jeho dva synové Ostap a Andrej jsou příslušníci záporožského kozáctva. Stateční, velkorysí, živelně veselí a oddaní svému lidu. Láska k ženě ale vše dokáže zamotat... Po sedmdesáti letech vychází známá Gogolova novela v novém, živelném a strhujícím překladu Libora Dvořáka a grafické úpravě Pavla Růta.

      Taras Bulba
    • On the Eve

      • 224 stránek
      • 8 hodin čtení
      3,7(28)Ohodnotit

      Brand-new translation of one of Turgenevs major novels, includes pictures and an extensive section on Turgenevs life and works.

      On the Eve
    • In this memoir, Sónya Kovalévsky, the acclaimed 19th-century mathematician and writer, reflects on her childhood in Russia and her early years as a student of mathematics. With contributions from her contemporaries and colleagues, this volume provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of the most remarkable women of her time. With its engaging prose and vivid descriptions, this book will appeal to anyone interested in the history of science and the lives of extraordinary women.

      Sónya Kovalévsky; her Recollections of Childhood
    • The Works of Iván Turgénieff; Volume 1

      • 976 stránek
      • 35 hodin čtení

      This comprehensive collection includes the major works of Iván Turgénieff, the renowned Russian novelist and playwright. The book features his most celebrated novels, such as Fathers and Sons, Smoke, and Virgin Soil, as well as his best-known plays, such as A Month in the Country and The Wood Demon. The translations are faithful to the original texts, making this an essential addition to any literature lover's collection.

      The Works of Iván Turgénieff; Volume 1
    • This book is a translation of Russian epic poetry by Isabel Florence Hapgood, a 19th century American translator. It includes an introductory note by Francis J Child, an American folklorist and scholar. Ideal for readers interested in Russian folklore or epic poetry.

      The Epic Songs of Russia, With an Introductory Note by Francis J. Child
    • One of Russia's greatest literary figures, Ivan Turgenev created some of the most memorable and enduring characters in world literature. In this volume, readers are treated to two of his most acclaimed works, Rúdin and A King Lear of the Steppes, tales of love, loss, and the human spirit that resonate to this day.

      The Novels and Stories of Iván Turgénieff: Rúdin: A Romance. a King Lear of the Steppes