Richard Freeborn, Emeritus Professor of Russian Literature aan de University of London, heeft uitgebreid over het onderwerp gepubliceerd. Zijn opmerkelijke werken duiken in de complexiteit van de Russische literaire geschiedenis en de evolutie van de Russische roman.
Set in a realm reminiscent of classic science fiction, this collection invites readers on a journey through bizarre and unforeseen locations and eras. Each tale unfolds unique narratives that challenge perceptions and ignite the imagination, offering a blend of adventure and intrigue.
Set against the backdrop of the Babylonian invasion, the story follows Jacob's desperate struggle to protect Jerusalem. After sustaining injuries and facing exile, he must navigate life in Babylon, a city filled with his former foes. The narrative explores themes of resilience and adaptation as Jacob attempts to forge a new identity amidst the ruins of his past.
Set during the holiday season, this story blends classic science fiction elements with festive themes. It transports readers to unusual yet familiar settings, inviting them to explore a world filled with intrigue and wonder. The narrative promises a unique experience that captures the essence of both Christmas and the imaginative possibilities of science fiction.
Why is a maverick Soviet rocket being retrieved from the North Sea linked to a threat, thirty years later, to assassinate the recently elected U.S. president? A novel that exactly reverses the likelihood of assassination and replaces it with everlasting love.
This novel 'portrays' the conflicts between the older aristocratic generation and the new democratic intelligentsia in Russia during the 1860's. The chief character is the nihilish 'Bazarov,' who espouses a strictly materialistic attitude toward life. His chief adversary is 'Pavel Petrovich Kirsanov,' an uncle of Bazarov's friend Arkadi, who upholds the aristocratic traditions in the face of Bazarov's ridicule. The novel, which is considered one of Turgenev's finest works, originally aroused widespread controversy in Russia with both radicals and conservations denying the accuracy of the portrayal of Bazarov. One side considered it slandered the younger generation; the other accused Turgenev of presenting too favorable a picture of the nihilist.