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Andrei Bely

    October 14, 1880 – January 8, 1934

    Andrei Bely was a pivotal figure in Russian symbolism, whose works are characterized by mysticism and a musical prose style. His approach, employing sonic effects that often evoke colors, profoundly influenced a generation of Russian writers and musicians alike. Bely's novels, particularly his masterpiece Petersburg, delve into complex psychological states against the backdrop of turbulent historical moments. His innovative literary techniques position him among the most significant modern authors.

    Andrei Bely
    Die silberne Taube
    Aufzeichnungen eines Sonderlings
    Verwandeln des Lebens
    Petersburg
    The Dramatic Symphony
    The Symphonies
    • The Symphonies

      • 512 pages
      • 18 hours of reading

      Andrei Bely's four Symphonies—"Dramatic Symphony," "Northern Symphony," "The Return," and "Goblet of Blizzards"—showcase fantastical narratives that exemplify modernist innovation. Each work offers a unique exploration of complex themes and vivid imagery, reflecting the author's distinctive style and artistic vision. These stories not only push the boundaries of literary form but also invite readers into a richly imaginative world, making them essential for understanding the evolution of modern literature.

      The Symphonies
    • This volume contains a 15-page Introduction on Andrey Bely's work, followed by a the first published translation of The Dramatic Symphony (by Roger and Angela Keys), its hero struggling against philosophical nihilism. To dramatize the split between the world of matter and the world of the spirit, Bely utilizes musical formal structures and motif variation/development. The remainder of the volume consists of Bely's essay The Forms of Art (translated with an introduction and notes by John Elsworth); 183 pages.

      The Dramatic Symphony
    • Petersburg

      • 404 pages
      • 15 hours of reading
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      Andrei Bely's Petersburg is considered one of the four greatest prose masterpieces of the 20th century. This new edition of the best-selling translation provides historical and literary context to the political, philosophical, and darkly comedic novel.

      Petersburg
    • Strieborný holub

      • 280 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Román Strieborný holub rozpráva príbeh mladého ruského intelektuála, básnika a filológa Petra Dariaľského. Stojí pred dvomi životnými cestami, ktoré v autorovej predstave odrážajú odveké vajatanie Ruska medzi Západom a Východom. Získa lásku krásnej grófskej dievčina Kati, zasnúbi sa s ňou, a tak sa mu už črtá cesta žiarivej budúcnosti, naplnenej prepychom, európskou vzdelanosťou a kultúrou. Stane sa však niečo nečakané – Peter, obdivovateľ ľudu, ľudového života, prostonárodnej reči, vidiaci v pravoslávnej nábožnosti odkaz Byzancie a starovekej antiky, podľahne zvádzaniu primitívnej, živočíšnej dedinskej ženy Matriony. Netuší, že je členkou sekty holubov a nezvádza ho náhodou. Takto nevdojak vykročí po svojej druhej, osudnej ceste. Vôkol neho sa začne sťahovať sieť, ktorú mu sektári nastražili. Roztočenie neviditeľných koliesok ženie hrdinu do bezvýchodiskovej situácie, ktorá sa prehlbuje jeho neuvedomelosťou a naivitou.

      Strieborný holub