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Isabel Florence Hapgood

    Isabel Florence Hapgood was een Amerikaanse oecumenist, schrijfster en vertaalster. Ze blonk met name uit in het vertalen van Russische en Franse teksten, waarmee ze het literaire landschap verrijkte. Haar werk diende om culturen te verbinden en lezers kennis te laten maken met onbekende literaire werken. Ze droeg bij aan de verspreiding van ideeën over taalkundige en culturele grenzen heen.

    Sónya Kovalévsky; her Recollections of Childhood
    Russian Rambles (1895)
    On the Eve
    Taras Bulba
    Memoirs of a Hunter
    Childhood, Boyhood, Youth
    • 2023

      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.

      Sónya Kovalévsky; her Recollections of Childhood
    • 2023
    • 2023

      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.

      The Works of Iván Turgénieff; Volume 1
    • 2023

      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.

      The Epic Songs of Russia, With an Introductory Note by Francis J. Child
    • 2023
    • 2023

      This collection brings together some of the best short fiction by the great Russian writer Ivan Turgenev, including his masterpiece First Love. With a new introduction by a leading Turgenev scholar, this volume is a must-read for fans of Russian literature.

      The Novels and Stories of Iván Turgénieff: First Love, and Other Stories
    • 2023

      The Epic Songs of Russia

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      • 12 uur lezen

      A collection of some of the most beautiful and significant folk songs from Russia, including lyrics and translations into English.

      The Epic Songs of Russia
    • 2023

      This book is a history of France during the period of the Third Republic, which lasted from 1870 to 1940. Coubertin examines the political, social, and economic changes that occurred during this turbulent time, including the Dreyfus Affair, the rise of socialism, and the impact of World War I. This is an essential work for historians of modern France.

      The Evolution of France Under the Third Republic
    • 2023

      Life

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      • 11 uur lezen

      This memoir by Isabel Florence Hapgood provides a detailed and intimate portrait of Leo Tolstoy, one of Russia's greatest writers and thinkers. Drawing on personal correspondence and interactions with Tolstoy, Hapgood offers insights into his life, beliefs, and creative process, shedding light on some of the most celebrated works of literature of the 19th century.

      Life
    • 2023

      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.

      Memoirs of a Hunter