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L.N. Tolstoy, 1994

The Kreutzer Sonata portrays an intense conflict between sexual desire and moral constraint. How Much Land Does a Man Need? Is a simple, moving tale of peasant life with a moral lesson; the hero of The Death of Ivan Ilych, after a lifetime of struggle, finds faith and love only as he faces death. Explanatory footnotes. Подробнее

Family Happiness and Other Stories

L.N. Tolstoy, 2005

While Leo Tolstoy is best known for his brilliant (and lengthy) novels War and Peace and Anna Karenina, his short stories are also masterful works of literature. This affordable Dover edition includes six powerful stories including, Family Happiness, Three Deaths, The Three Hermits, The Devil, Father Sergius, and Master and Man. Each story is rich with detail, shrewd observations, and vivid narration that ensures this collection is an exceptional choice for the reader looking for either an introduction or addendum to Tolstoy's novels. Подробнее

Diary of a Madman: And Other Stories

Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol, 2006

Opening a door to a bizarre world of broad comedy, fantasy, and social commentary, the title story offers an unforgettable depiction of a lunatic civil servant and his struggles to be noticed by the woman he loves. This excellent introduction to Gogol also features Nevski Prospect and The Portrait. Подробнее

Poor Folk

Fyodor Dostoyevsky, 2007

This novel brought its 24-year-old author critical and public acclaim nearly overnight. Written in the form of letters, it recounts a blossoming romance amid St. Petersburg's slums between a middle-aged writer and a much younger seamstress. Compact and easy to read, it represents an excellent introduction to Dostoyevsky's work. Подробнее

Artistic Japan: 375 Traditional Spot Illustrations (+ CD-ROM)

Carol Belanger Grafton, 2009

This treasury of elegantly detailed designs and popular motifs draws on centuries-old Japanese art and the serenity of nature for its stunning black-and-white images. Lush cherry blossoms, enchanting geishas, lute players, tea ceremonies, plus decorative fish and animals will inspire new patterns for everything from fabrics to needlework. A bonus CD-ROM includes digital files of all of the images in the book. This is a reprint of Artistic Japan, Sampson, Low, Marston and Company, Ltd., 1888-1889. Подробнее

White Nights and Other Stories

Fyodor Dostoyevsky, 2008

From the author of Crime and Punishment comes this remarkable collection of short fiction.Ten compelling tales, steeped in Dostoyevsky's characteristic themes of spiritual torment and psychological conflict, evoke life in Czarist Russia. Featured stories include Dream of a Ridiculous Man, The Honest Thief, A Gentil Creature, and the title work. Подробнее

Shakespeare Illustrated

Jeff A. Menges, 2011

This volume showcases more than 100 illustrations published with the works of the English language's greatest dramatist. Arranged by play, the full-color images exhibit the rich diversity of artistic styles and treatments applied to each work. Featured artists include Arthur Rackham, Edmund Dulac, Charles Robinson, John Austen, Frank Pape, Charles Folkard, Louis Rhead, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, and John William Waterhouse. Подробнее

Victorian Ornamental Designs (+ CD-ROM)

William Gibbs, 2007

Selected from a rare Victorian sourcebook, here are 286 lavish illustrations for graphic artists and crafters: wallpaper patterns, columns and pilasters, curtain arms and window blinds, doorknockers, bell pulls, and much more. A virtual paradise of patterns and motifs, each crisp illustration is royalty-free and ready-to-use. Подробнее

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