Arthur Langeveld Knihy

Mladá tatárska spisovateľka Guzeľ Jachina sa vo svojom debute vracia do jedného z najťažších období Sovietskeho zväzu – do tridsiatych rokov minulého storočia, kedy boľševická moc kruto postihovala všetkých, ktorí sa nezmierili s jej diktatúrou. Román Zulejka otvára oči rozvíja príbeh ženy, ktorú drsne vytrhli z prirodzeného prostredia, nespravodlivo poslali do pracovného tábora na Sibíri, no ona si tam spontánne uchovala svoju prirodzenú ľudskosť. Román sa stal v Rusku literárnou udalosťou, autorka zaň dostala najvýznamnejšiu ruskú literárnu cenu Veľká kniha, a bol preložený do vyše dvadsiatich jazykov.

Focusing on the transition from adolescence to adulthood, the novel explores Nikolenka's experiences as he navigates friendship, love, and personal growth while preparing for university. Through his relationship with Dmitri and the emotional challenges he faces, readers witness his awakening to complex feelings and moral revelations. This semi-autobiographical work captures the essence of youth, nostalgia, and the bittersweet nature of memories, showcasing Tolstoy's emerging literary prowess and philosophical depth that would characterize his later masterpieces.

Again two carriages stood at the front door of the house at Petrovskoe. In one of them sat Mimi, the two girls, and their maid, with the bailiff, Jakoff, on the box, while in the other-a britchka-sat Woloda, myself, and our servant Vassili. Papa, who was to follow us to Moscow in a few days, was standing bareheaded on the entrance-steps. He made the sign of the cross at the windows of the carriages, and said: "Christ go with you! Good-bye." Jakoff and our coachman (for we had our own horses) lifted their caps in answer, and also made the sign of the cross. "Amen. God go with us!" The carriages began to roll away, and the birch-trees of the great avenue filed out of sight.

Dutch, English

Een ongeneeslijk luie Russische heer van rond 1900 wordt uit zijn gekoesterde apathie gewekt door gevoelens van liefde voor een dame.

Autobiografisch relaas van de Russische schrijver (1828-1910) van zijn bekering tot de eenvoud en levensaanvaarding van de Russische boer.