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Literary Portraits by Maxim Gorky

Posted on June 14, 2025 by The Mitr

This collection of literary portraits forms a gallery of life-like representations of some remarkable Russian authors. Here we have Tolstoi— “superhumanly wise,” Chekhov— “sagely modest,” Korolenko—“ calm and of an extraordinary simplicity,” Kotsubinsky—”at home In the Ideal world of beauty … Continue reading →

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The Golovlyovs A Novel (Russian Classics Series) by M. Saltykov-Shchedrin

Posted on April 20, 2025 by The Mitr

“The Golovlyovs” by Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin is a grim portrayal of a declining aristocratic family in 19th-century Russia. The novel follows the Golovlyov family, particularly focusing on Porfiry Golovlyov, nicknamed “Little Judas,” whose hypocritical piety and manipulative nature contribute to the … Continue reading →

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Reminiscences Of Tolstoy, Chekov And Andreev by Maxim Gorky

Posted on April 18, 2025 by The Mitr

This little book is composed of fragmentary notes written by me during the period when I lived in Oleise and Leo Nikolaevich at Gaspra in the Crimea. They cover the period of Tolstoy’s serious illness and of his subsequent recovery. … Continue reading →

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On Literature And Art by Anatoly Lunacharsky

Posted on October 22, 2024 by The Mitr

Anatoly Lunacharsky, a highly versatile and talented figure, left an impressive intellectual legacy. As Lenin described him, he was an “exceptionally gifted personality.” Lunacharsky’s creative pursuits spanned across literature, painting, music, and sculpture, producing over 1,500 articles on both classical … Continue reading →

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