Isabel Florence Hapgood Books

This trilogy of short novels, taken as a whole, recounts the young narrator's early life up to his university days, each episode told through the perceptions, points of view and emotions felt by the protagonist at the time. Based on Tolstoy's own life and experiences, this fictionalized account of a young man growing into the world combines anecdote with frank personal assessment and philosophical extrapolation, as the author's Stendhalian take on the confessional genre confronts and blurs the notions of reality and imagination. Tolstoy's first published work, which launched him on a successful writing career, Childhood, Boyhood, Youth - besides offering an early display of his storytelling and stylistic abilities - provides the reader with invaluable insight into the personal and literary development of one of the greatest writers of all time. Assessment and philosophical extrapolation. An early display of Tolstoy's storytelling genius, written in his classically simple yet colourful language, these chronicles provide the reader with invaluable insight into the personal and literary development of one of the greatest writers of all time.

Presented here in a masterful new translation by Michael Pursglove, this landmark collection established the literary reputation of the author, who considered it his most significant contribution to Russian literature, and is universally regarded as a milestone in the Russian realist tradition.

Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol' (1809-1852) was a Russian writer of Ukrainian ethnicity and birth. Often called the "father of modern Russian realism, " He was one of the first Russian authors to criticize his country's way of life. Although his early works were heavily influenced by his Ukrainian upbringing, he wrote in Russian and his works belong to the tradition of Russian literature. Gogol was one of the first masters of short prose, alongside Pushkin, Merimee, Hoffmann, and Hawthorne. The main and most persistent characteristic of Gogol's style is its verbal expressiveness. He wrote with a view not so much to the acoustic effect on the ears of the listener as to the sensuous effect on the vocal apparatus of the reciter. The other main characteristic of his genius is the extraordinary intensity and vividness of impressionist vision, sometimes skirting expressionism. The Dead Souls (1842), The Inspector-General and The Overcoat (1842) are among his masterpieces.

Brand-new translation of one of Turgenevs major novels, includes pictures and an extensive section on Turgenevs life and works.

In this memoir, Sónya Kovalévsky, the acclaimed 19th-century mathematician and writer, reflects on her childhood in Russia and her early years as a student of mathematics. With contributions from her contemporaries and colleagues, this volume provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of the most remarkable women of her time. With its engaging prose and vivid descriptions, this book will appeal to anyone interested in the history of science and the lives of extraordinary women.

This comprehensive collection includes the major works of Iván Turgénieff, the renowned Russian novelist and playwright. The book features his most celebrated novels, such as Fathers and Sons, Smoke, and Virgin Soil, as well as his best-known plays, such as A Month in the Country and The Wood Demon. The translations are faithful to the original texts, making this an essential addition to any literature lover's collection.

This book is a translation of Russian epic poetry by Isabel Florence Hapgood, a 19th century American translator. It includes an introductory note by Francis J Child, an American folklorist and scholar. Ideal for readers interested in Russian folklore or epic poetry.

One of Russia's greatest literary figures, Ivan Turgenev created some of the most memorable and enduring characters in world literature. In this volume, readers are treated to two of his most acclaimed works, Rúdin and A King Lear of the Steppes, tales of love, loss, and the human spirit that resonate to this day.