The Penguin Book of Russian Short Stories by D.J. Richards

The Penguin Book of Russian Short Stories

D.J. Richards

368 pages first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

20 Russian writers are represented in this collection, beginning with Pushkin, the founder of modern Russian literature, and concluding with contributions from such modern writers as Vladimir Nabokov and Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn.

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Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 100%
reflective 100%

Pace

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Plot- or character-driven?

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Strong character development?

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Loveable characters?

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Diverse cast of characters?

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