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The French variant of Maroussia by P.J. Stahl (i.e., Pierre Jules Hetzel) was based on the Russian children’s novel of the same name by Marko Vovchok. The French variant was first published in 1875—1876 in the Parisian journal Le Temps, and afterwards reprinted in 1878 in Vol. XXVII of the the Parisian journal Magasin d’éducation et de récréation. That same year in 1878 it…- 1.5 K • Feb 27, '26
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Humorous confessions of an army chaplain. “Tell it to the Chaplain!” That was the chant of the G.I. with a gripe. And now, in this delightfully amusing volume, the Chaplain tells it to you. Young Reverend Chapman laughs with us through the mud, noise, and confusion of Camp Pinedale; sweats out a humorous guardhouse riot caused by homemade brew; holds a straight face in…- 3.3 K • Mar 9, '26
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This historical novella tells the story of the old Cossack Taras Bulba, and his two sons, Andriy and Ostap, who after their studies at Kiev Academy return home. The father and his sons decide to set out on an epic journey to Zaporizhian Sich located in Southern Ukraine, where they join other Cossacks and go to war against Poland. The main character Taras is…- 4.3 K • May 30, '26
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This historical novella was first published in 1836 in the fourth issue of the literary journal Sovremennik. It is a romanticised account of Pugachev’s Rebellion in 1773-1774, which was the principal revolt in a series of popular rebellions that took place in Russia after Catherine II seized power in 1762. It began as an organised insurrection of Yaik Cossacks headed by Yemelyan Pugachev, a…- 3.0 K • Jun 11, '26
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Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners, or a Brief Relation of the Exceeding Mercy of God in Christ to his Poor Servant John Bunyan is a Puritan spiritual autobiography written by John Bunyan. This book has all chapters featured on this site, containing a total of words.- 1.2 K • Apr 4, '26
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Arabesques are collected works written and compiled by Nikolai Gogol, first published in January 1835. The collection consists of two parts, diverse in content, hence its name: ″arabesques,″ a special type of Arabic design where lines wind around each other. This collection has stories featured on this site, containing a total of words.- 18.9 K • Jun 2, '26
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“Peasant Tales of Russia” by Vasilii Ivanovich Nemirovich-Danchenko is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the lives and experiences of Russian peasants, capturing their struggles, beliefs, and social dynamics through rich storytelling and vivid characters. Translated by Claud Field. This collection has all stories featured on this site, containing a total of words.- 11.8 K • Mar 19, '26
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“The Literary Discipline” by John Erskine is a series of essays on literary criticism written in the early 20th century. This work explores the principles and responsibilities of literature as an art form, discussing themes such as decency, originality, and the interpretation of human experience through written expression. The author draws on both classical and contemporary literary figures and philosophies to articulate his views,…- 1.2 K • Mar 19, '26
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- A novel in the form of a diary by an eye-witness concerning the tribulations of Dutch immigrants to Russia and the Ukraine during the Russian Revolution and the Civil War in Ukraine. This story has all chapters featured on this site, containing a total of words.
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More than 6 million copies sold! The classic Christian novel of the crucifixion and one Roman soldier’s transformation through faith. A Roman soldier wins Christ’s robe as a gambling prize. He then sets forth on a quest to find the truth about the Nazarene—a quest that reaches to the very roots and heart of Christianity. Here is the fascinating story of this young Roman…- 8.3 K • Feb 27, '26
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