Best Russian Short Stories


Leído por LibriVox Volunteers

(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)

Capítulos

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

Reseñas


(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