Malinovka Heights New Translation

Author : Ivan Goncharov
Publisher : Alma Classics
Page : 800 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1847498388

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Malinovka Heights: New Translation by Ivan Goncharov Pdf

The first unabridged publication of Goncharov's masterpiece, which took him twenty years to finish. This new translation is by the award-winning translator Stephen Pearl. After his university studies and a short stint in the army and the civil service, thirty-something Boris Pavlovich Raisky enjoys the life of an artist, frequenting St Petersburg's elegant circles, dabbing at his paintings, playing a little music and entertaining thoughts of writing a novel. But for a man like him, who has achieved nothing so far and by his own admission is “not born to work”, the bustle of the capital proves too much, so he decides to visit his country estate of Malinovka. There he hopes to rediscover the joys of a simpler and more authentic life--but when he becomes emotionally involved with his beautiful cousin Vera and meets the dangerous freethinker Mark Volokhov, the scene is set for a chain of events that will lead to disappointment, confrontation and, ultimately, tragedy. Conceived twenty years before its initial publication in 1869, and regarded by its author as his best work, Malinovka Heights (previously translated in English as The Precipice) is Goncharov's crowning achievement as a novelist and a triumph of psychological insight. Here presented for the first time in unabridged form in a sparkling new translation by Stephen Pearl, Goncharov's final novel deserves to be reassessed as one of the most important classics of nineteenth-century Russian literature.

Author : Stephen Pearl
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 071455037X

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Malinovka Heights by Stephen Pearl Pdf

Conceived twenty years before its initial publication in 1869, and regarded by its author as his best work, Malinovka Heights (previously translated in English as The Precipice) is Goncharov's crowning achievement as a novelist and a triumph of psychological insight. Here presented for the first time in unabridged form in a sparkling new translation by Stephen Pearl, Goncharov's final novel deserves to be reassessed as one of the most important classics of nineteenth-century Russian literature. After his university studies and a short stint in the army and the civil service, thirty-something Boris Pavlovich Raisky enjoys the life of an artist, frequenting St Petersburg's elegant circles, dabbing at his paintings, playing a little music and entertaining thoughts of writing a novel. But for a man like him, who has achieved nothing so far and by his own admission is "not born to work", the bustle of the capital proves too much, so he decides to visit his country estate of Malinovka. There he hopes to rediscover the joys of a simpler and more authentic life - but when he becomes emotionally involved with his beautiful cousin Vera and meets the dangerous freethinker Mark Volokhov, the scene is set for a chain of events that will lead to disappointment, confrontation and, ultimately, tragedy.

Author : Ivan Aleksandrovich Goncharov
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Fiction
ISBN : UCSC:32106011767883

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The Precipice by Ivan Aleksandrovich Goncharov Pdf

A new translation of a Russian classic set in the late 19th Century about three men who fall in love with the same woman. A study of Russian society of the period.

Author : Ivan Goncharov
Publisher : Alma Classics
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2021-04-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1847493440

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Oblomov: New Translation by Ivan Goncharov Pdf

First published in 1859, Oblomov is an indisputable classic of Russian literature, comparable in its stature to such masterpieces as Gogol's Dead Souls, Tolstoy's Anna Karenina and Dostoevsky's Brothers Karamazov. The book centres on the figure of Ilya Ilyich Oblomov, a member of the dying class of the landed gentry, who spends most of his time lying in bed gazing at life in an apathetic daze, encouraged by his equally lazy servant Zakhar and routinely swindled by his acquaintances. But this torpid existence comes to an end when, spurred on by his crumbling finances, the love of a woman and the reproaches of his friend, the hard-working Stoltz, Oblomov finds that he must engage with the real world and face up to his commitments. Rich in situational comedy, psychological complexity and social satire, Oblomov – here presented in Stephen Pearl's award-winning translation, the first major English-language version of the novel in more than fifty years – is a timeless novel and a monument to human idleness.

Author : Ivan Aleksandrovich Goncharov
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1086720548

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The Same Old Story by Ivan Aleksandrovich Goncharov Pdf

Author : James Von Geldern,Richard Stites
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1995-12-22
Category : Drama
ISBN : 0253209692

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Mass Culture in Soviet Russia by James Von Geldern,Richard Stites Pdf

This anthology offers a rich array of documents, short fiction, poems, songs, plays, movie scripts, comic routines, and folklore to offer a close look at the mass culture that was consumed by millions in Soviet Russia between 1917 and 1953. Both state-sponsored cultural forms and the unofficial culture that flourished beneath the surface are represented. The focus is on the entertainment genres that both shaped and reflected the social, political, and personal values of the regime and the masses. The period covered encompasses the Russian Revolution and Civil War, the mixed economy and culture of the 1920s, the tightly controlled Stalinist 1930s, the looser atmosphere of the Great Patriotic War, and the postwar era ending with the death of Stalin. Much of the material appears here in English for the first time. A companion 45-minute audio tape (ISBN 0-253-32911-6) features contemporaneous performances of fifteen popular songs of the time, with such favorites as "Bublichki," "The Blue Kerchief," and "Katyusha." Russian texts of the songs are included in the book.

Author : Беляков Анатолий,Матвейчев Олег Анатольевич
Publisher : "Издательский дом ""Питер"""
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2015-01-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9785496016582

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Trojan Horse of Western History by Беляков Анатолий,Матвейчев Олег Анатольевич Pdf

What is this book about? This book is about an exciting journey to Troy, both ancient and modern. About the fact that the Trojans defeated the Greeks (not the other way around, as is commonly believed). And that the well-known Greek religion with its anthropomorphism was created artificially for political reasons. The authors assert that the information warfare, the falsification of history — is not an innovation, but the oldest essence of Western way of thinking. The book refutes the conventional wisdom that "history is written by the winners." On the contrary, authors have shown: those who write history become winners. The book is written in bright, vivid and interesting manner for laymen. At the same time it is absolutely scientific and opposed fancy sensational historical fast food. This book is about the struggle for historical truth and justice, which roots us in the world, because without the truth we are orphans.

Author : J.A.E. Curtis
Publisher : Academic Studies PRess
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2019-12-17
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781644692950

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A Reader’s Companion to Mikhail Bulgakov’s The Master and Margarita by J.A.E. Curtis Pdf

Mikhail Bulgakov’s novel The Master and Margarita, set in Stalin’s Moscow, is an intriguing work with a complex structure, wonderful comic episodes and moments of great beauty. Readers are often left tantalized but uncertain how to understand its rich meanings. To what extent is it political? Or religious? And how should we interpret the Satanic Woland? This reader’s companion offers readers a biographical introduction, and analyses of the structure and the main themes of the novel. More curious readers will also enjoy the accounts of the novel’s writing and publication history, alongside analyses of the work’s astonishing linguistic complexity and a review of available English translations.

Author : Peter Rollberg
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 891 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2016-07-20
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781442268425

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Historical Dictionary of Russian and Soviet Cinema by Peter Rollberg Pdf

Russian and Soviet cinema occupies a unique place in the history of world cinema. Legendary filmmakers such as Sergei Eisenstein, Vsevolod Pudovkin, Dziga Vertov, Andrei Tarkovsky, and Sergei Paradjanov have created oeuvres that are being screened and studied all over the world. The Soviet film industry was different from others because its main criterion of success was not profit, but the ideological and aesthetic effect on the viewer. Another important feature is Soviet cinema’s multinational (Eurasian) character: while Russian cinema was the largest, other national cinemas such as Georgian, Kazakh, and Ukrainian played a decisive role for Soviet cinema as a whole. The Historical Dictionary of Russian and Soviet Cinema provides a rich tapestry of factual information, together with detailed critical assessments of individual artistic accomplishments. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Russian and Soviet Cinema contains a chronology, an introduction, and a bibliography. The dictionary section has over 600 cross-referenced entries on directors, performers, cinematographers, composers, designers, producers, and studios. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Russian and Soviet Cinema.

Author : Cyrus Adler,Isidore Singer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 748 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1925
Category : Jews
ISBN : UOM:49015002282318

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The Jewish Encyclopedia by Cyrus Adler,Isidore Singer Pdf

Author : Anastasia Belina,Derek B. Scott
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2019-12-05
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781107182165

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The Cambridge Companion to Operetta by Anastasia Belina,Derek B. Scott Pdf

A collection of essays revealing how operetta spread across borders and became popular on the musical stages of the world.

Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015043220915

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The Radiological Accident in the Reprocessing Plant at Tomsk by International Atomic Energy Agency Pdf

On 6 April 1993 a major radiological accident occurred at a plutonium extraction facility at a location then known as Tomsk-7, Russian Federation. The accident blew the concrete cover off the reaction vessel and led to widespread contamination of the site and the surrounding area up to a distance of 28 km. The report describes the events leading up to the accident and the radiological consequences. It provides a detailed description of the decontamination and recovery operations and gives an analysis of their effectiveness.

Author : Erdogan A
Publisher : Erdogan A
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781365336263

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STALIN - Transcripts from the Soviet Archives by Erdogan A Pdf

Transcripts are compiled from Selected Transcripts 1903 - 1951 from Soviet Archives, Vol I, thru, III Transcripts from the Soviet Archives, Vol I thru XIV, Politburo and the Church 1922 – 1924, Selected Secret Documents from Soviet Foreign Policy Documents Archives - 1919 to 1941

Author : G. Ali Heshmati,Victor R. Squires
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013-07-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400766525

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Combating Desertification in Asia, Africa and the Middle East by G. Ali Heshmati,Victor R. Squires Pdf

This book is about the ‘how’ of desertification control as opposed to an analysis of the ‘why’ and fills a gap in the desertification-related literature in that it shows what to do in situations ranging from fixing mobile sands to arresting accelerated soil erosion in sloping lands. There are numerous illustrations to show the successful techniques. This compilation demonstrates that desertification and land degradation can be controlled and reversed with existing techniques in such widely varying environments as the Sahel of Africa to Sri Lanka and the Philippines in SE Asia, from mountains in Lesotho to low lands on desert margins in Mongolia. Proven approaches include technical interventions, changes in governance and to the legislative framework and policy reform. The book fills a gap in the desertification-related literature in that it shows what to do in situations ranging from fixing mobile sands to arresting accelerated soil erosion in sloping lands.

Author : Joanna Lillis
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2022-04-21
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780755626700

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Dark Shadows by Joanna Lillis Pdf

Dark Shadows is a compelling portrait of Kazakhstan, a country that is little known in the West. Strategically located in the heart of Central Asia, sandwiched between Vladimir Putin's Russia, its former colonial ruler, and Xi Jinping's China, this vast oil-rich state is carving out its place in the world as it contends with its own complex past and present. Journalist Joanna Lillis paints a vibrant picture of this emerging nation through vivid reportage based on 17 years of on-the-ground coverage, and travels across the length and breadth of this enigmatic country that lies along the ancient Silk Road and at the geopolitical and cultural crossroads where East meets West. Featuring tales of murder and abduction, intrigue and betrayal, extortion and corruption, this book explores how a president, Nursultan Nazarbayev, transformed himself into a potentate and the economically-struggling state he inherited at the fall of the USSR into a swaggering 21st-century monocracy. A colourful cast of characters brings the politics to life: from strutting oligarchs to sleeping villagers, from principled politicians to striking oilmen, from crusading journalists to courageous campaigners. This new edition features two additional chapters covering the aftermath of Nazarbayev's fall from power in 2019; the Chinese government's repressions against the Kazakhs of Xinjiang as part of its crackdown on Muslim minorities; and an Afterword reflecting on the tumultuous events of January 2022 in Almaty. Traversing dust-blown deserts and majestic mountains, taking in glitzy cities and dystopian landscapes, Dark Shadows conjures up Kazakhstan as a living, breathing place, full of extraordinary people living extraordinary lives.