Best Russian Short Stories


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(4.5 stars; 30 reviews)

In this collection of Russian stories, editor and compiler Thomas Seltzer selects from a range of the best examples of 19th and early 20th century Russian literature. As a survey of famous authors at the height of the powers, as well as some writers who have been unjustly neglected, this anthology is indispensable. (Summary by Nullifidian)

"Everything is subordinated to two main requirements--humanitarian ideals and fidelity to life. This is the secret of the marvellous simplicity of Russian literary art."--THOMAS SELTZER. (10 hr 33 min)

Chapitres

Introduction 25:26 Lu par greatbasinrain
The Queen of Spades, Part I 29:36 Lu par Amy Gramour
The Queen of Spades, Part II 17:44 Lu par Amy Gramour
The Cloak, Part I 45:21 Lu par Nullifidian
The Cloak, Part II 41:00 Lu par Nullifidian
The District Doctor 28:01 Lu par om123
The Christmas Tree and the Wedding 17:51 Lu par Courtney Parker Sandhu
God Sees the Truth, But Waits 18:31 Lu par Nicole Kay
How a Muzhik Fed Two Officials 19:45 Lu par om123
The Shades, a Phantasy, Part I 18:33 Lu par Algy Pug
The Shades, a Phantasy; Part II 46:14 Lu par Algy Pug
The Signal 24:37 Lu par Nullifidian
The Darling 43:36 Lu par Denny Sayers (d. 2015)
The Bet 19:26 Lu par Alan Davis Drake (1945-2010)
Vanka 11:56 Lu par Alan Davis Drake (1945-2010)
Hide and Seek 24:51 Lu par Anya
Dethroned 43:31 Lu par Algy Pug
The Servant 12:28 Lu par emperpep
One Autumn Night 19:34 Lu par Mark Penfold
Her Lover 14:55 Lu par Mark F. Smith
Lazarus (Eleazar) 49:25 Lu par Algy Pug
The Revolutionist 22:10 Lu par Rachel Craig
The Outrage - A True Story 38:49 Lu par Rachel Craig

Critiques


(5 stars)

Listened at 0.7 speed, as I always do. The special highlight for me is Andreyev's grim "Lazarus". It's read so dramatically that it almost spills over into black comedy here and there but never does and doggedly commands attention. It's become one of my favourites.


(5 stars)

Good stories, good intro to Russian literature

i didn’t like the stories BUT they’re classics and appreciate LIBRIVOX.ORG MA…


(5 stars)

i didn’t like the stories BUT they’re classics and appreciate LIBRIVOX.ORG MARK F SMITH even read one