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In "Notes from Underground" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, we are not talking about revolutionary personalities, a secret struggle for some ideas or about a curtain of secrets and mysteries. The hero of the "underground", the author of the notes, is a collegiate assessor who retired after receiving a small inheritance. He lives poorly, in a wretched room on the outskirts of Petersburg. And the "underground" is psychological.

Bulgakov was a Soviet playwright, novelist, and short story writer best known for his humor and penetrating satire. Because of their realism and humor, Bulgakov's works enjoyed great popularity, but their trenchant criticism of Soviet mores was increasingly unacceptable to the authorities. Bulgakov's short stories are a world unto themselves—sharp, witty, and often unsettling. In these pages, the absurdity of Soviet life collides with the supernatural, the grotesque meets the comic, and reality is always just a step away from slipping into nightmare.

Ingersoll Lockwood (1841-1918) was a New York attorney, diplomat and lecturer who wrote children's books, satire, and poetry. 1900 or, The last President is a dystopian, alternative history book which was published in 1896 and ostensibly involves events of a few years later - the 1898 election that put William Jennings Bryan in power and led to civic unrest. As a work of political satire, the narrative deplores the rise of socialism and populism in its dystopian vision of the future.

In Notes from Underground by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, we are not talking about revolutionary personalities, a secret struggle for some ideas Fyodor Dostoyevsky tells the story of a man who is "too conscious." The man, whose name we never learn is so aware of his own thoughts and feelings as to cause him to be indecisive and overly self-critical. Add in his belief that societal expectations are shaping his actions. Notes From Underground is one of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's most well renowned novels. It is thought to be one of the first existentialist Russian works.

Іван Нечуй-Левицький — блискучий майстер прози, перу якого належить чимало видатних повістей, оповідань та романів. Кайдашева сім'я — це справжня перлина української літератури. Героями цієї повісті є звичайні селяни, водночас комічні та трагічні. Ми зустрічаємося з старим Кайдашем, його жінкою Марусею, знайомимося з їхніми синами Лавріном і Карпом в ті самі дні, коли останні дорослішають, одружуються і починають нове життя.Колоритні емоційні стосунки між невістками та свекрухою, змальовані у книзі, привертають до себе увагу та викликають жвавий читацький інтерес.

Complete and unabridged 15th century text by Thomas à Kempis and translated by William Benham in 1886. This book is a classic for comfort and understanding of living the spiritual life of Christ in a physical world. Find the path to following Christ in this treasured and timeless devotional book. Encouraging the renunciation of worldly vanities and vices, Thomas á Kempis shows us how to lead a disciplined and simple spiritual life modeled on the teachings of Jesus.

Белая гвардия — первый роман выдающегося русского писателя и драматурга Михаила Булгакова. События романа происходят во время Гражданской войны в Украине в конце 1918 года. Булгаков рассказывает о семье русских интеллигентов и их друзьях, которые переживают социальный катаклизм гражданской войны. Роман во многом автобиографичен, почти у всех персонажей есть прототипы — родственники, друзья и знакомые семьи Булгаковых. Декорациями романа стали улицы Киева и дом, в котором жила семья Булгаковых в 1918 году.

A garden bathed in sunlight, tables laid with fine china, the hum of polite laughter—everything is in place for the perfect afternoon. The Sheridans' party is effortless, untouched by worry, floating on a breeze of privilege. But just beyond the garden's edge, life is different—harsh, unpolished, shaped by struggle. Laura Sheridan stands between these two worlds, drawn in by beauty yet unsettled by something she can't quite name. A hat, a voice, a fleeting hesitation—small moments that carry unexpected weight. Can innocence survive once you glimpse what lies outside the gates?

"In the Penal Colony" is a short story by Franz Kafka written in German in October 1914, revised in November 1918, and first published in October 1919. As in some of Kafka's other writings, the narrator in this story seems detached from, or perhaps numbed by, events that one would normally expect to be registered with horror. Internal clues and the setting on an island suggest Octave Mirbeau's The Torture Garden as an influence.

Морфий — увлекательный рассказ знаменитого русского писателя, драматурга и театрального деятеля Михаила Афанасьевича Булгакова (1891–1940). После полутора лет работы в деревенской больнице молодого доктора наконец переводят в город. Он доволен переездом, но временами вспоминает деревню, где он был единственным врачом и работал без выходных. Однажды ему приходит письмо от врача, который занял его место в деревне, — тот серьезно заболел и просит коллегу приехать.

Повість Земля є справжньою соціально-психологічною драмою, у якій авторка майстерно змальовує різні характери. Герої її творів стають уособленням або чеснот або деградації. У повісті показано, як злидні ламають людей, як одні проходять випробування на чистоту сумління, інші ж — ні. А наскрізний мотив братовбивства у творі спонукає до глибоких роздумів над сенсом людського життя та праці, над моральністю людини.

Utopia (Libellus vere aureus, nec minus salutaris quam festivus, de optimo rei publicae statu deque nova insula Utopia, "A little, true book, both beneficial and enjoyable, about how things should be in the new island Utopia") is a work of fiction and socio-political satire by Thomas More (1478–1535), written in Latin and published in 1516. The book is a frame narrative primarily depicting a fictional island society and its religious, social, and political customs. Many aspects of More's description of Utopia are reminiscent of life in monasteries.

The Death of Ivan Ilyich - first published in 1886, is a novella by Leo Tolstoy, considered one of the masterpieces of his late fiction, written shortly after his religious conversion of the late 1870s. Usually classed among the best examples of the novella, The Death of Ivan Ilyich tells the story of a high-court judge in 19th-century Russia and his sufferings and death from a terminal illness.

Some stories don't age — they evolve. Little Women is not just a novel about four sisters; it's about growing up in a world that doesn't wait for anyone. It's about ambition that doesn't always wear boots, kindness that costs everything, and the quiet revolutions that begin around the dinner table. Louisa May Alcott didn't write fairy tales. She wrote what she saw — and what she dreamed could be better. Her heroines don't need rescuing; they make choices, break molds, and leave footprints. You might recognize them. You might be one of them. This is not a story frozen in time.

Преступление и наказание — произведение классика русской литературы и одного из лучших романистов мирового уровня Ф. М. Достоевского (1821–1881).Герой книги Родион Раскольников решил проверить свою теорию о существовании людей, которым разрешено совершать убийства, и тех, кто этого делать не может. Роман называют энциклопедией жизни России 60-х годов XIX века. Произведение является обязательной частью школьной программы. Достоевский написал много замечательных произведений: Идиот, Братья Карамазовы, Бесы, Бедные люди, Униженные и оскорбленные, Игрок, Белые ночи, Кроткая, Мальчик у Христа на елке, Неточка Незванова.

What if there was another wise man, one whose journey never led him to Bethlehem? A man who saw the star but never reached the manger, whose hands were filled with treasures meant for a king but emptied by the weight of compassion. This is not just a Christmas tale. It is a story for those who have ever felt delayed, detoured, or lost. A story that asks: What if the greatest offering was not gold, but the giving of oneself?

Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels is a timeless exploration of the human spirit seen through the eyes of an adventurous traveler. In this work, Swift offers a playful yet clear reflection on society without detailing every fact. Instead, he invites readers to uncover hidden lessons through a series of curious encounters and unexpected adventures. The narrative gently nudges us to question the ways we live and the institutions that shape our lives, all while delighting us with visions of strange lands and unusual peoples.

Человек в футляре — один из известных рассказов выдающегося драматурга Антона Павловича Чехова (1860–1904). Это рассказ в рассказе о жизни учителя греческого языка Беликова. Он — одинокий, раздражительный и замкнутый в себе, человек в футляре. Его страх перед действительностью не дает ему возможности раскрыться. Но однажды он знакомится с Варенькой, сестрой нового в гимназии учителя... Мастерство А. П. Чехова поражает читателя глубиной описания нелепого существования главного героя. Чехов Антон Павлович — автор знаменитых рассказов, повести "Палата № 6", пьес "Вишневый сад" и "Чайка".

She lived in the shadow of others—quietly, dutifully, without question. Her world was small: a kitchen hearth, the rhythm of chores, a parrot who would outlive most dreams. But in that stillness, something vast took root. A devotion so complete, it blurred the line between the sacred and the simple. This story doesn't shout. It listens. It watches. It waits. And by the time it's done, you'll understand how the softest hearts carry the heaviest truths.

A snowbound coach. Ten strangers. One woman who doesn't fit in—and never tries to. In Boule de Suif, Guy de Maupassant doesn't just tell a story—he dissects society with a scalpel dipped in irony. The setting is wartime France, the passengers are a cross-section of "respectable" society, and the tension isn't just political, it's personal. Class, hypocrisy, and the polite savagery of moral convenience bubble just beneath the surface. She's not like them. And that's the problem. Or maybe the solution. She feeds them when they're hungry.