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Biblionoch-2015 starts today in Moscow
MOSCOW. The traditional Biblionoch campaign, which has been held in Moscow and other regions of Russia since 2012, will take place on the night of April 24-25. This year the theme of the event is the diaries of writers, famous figures of the era and ordinary people.
"Pale Fire" by Vladimir Nabokov: The Magic of Artistic Discovery "- the opening of Brian Boyd
ST. PETERSBURG. Ivan Limbach Publishing House uncovers the mysteries of the Pale Fire novel with Brian Boyd. A study by a professor at Auckland University dedicated to the most unusual work of Vladimir Nabokov.
"Morning is Approaching" by Sergei Lukyanenko, summary
This book is the final installment in a fantasy duology created in 2000. The plot unfolds in an alternate reality where the Roman Empire survived and the Redeemer did not die on the cross.
The Big Book decided to appreciate the contribution of Joan Rowling to literature. Will she come to Russia?
MOSCOW. Joan Rowling may receive the special prize of the Big Book 2016.
"Brisbane" by Evgeny Vodolazkin, summary
This book tells the story of world-renowned guitarist Gleb Yanovsky, who is losing his ability to perform due to a serious illness. The novel was written in 2018. The narrative alternates between the successful artist’s present and memories of his search for his own path.
"4.50 from Paddington" by Agatha Christie, summary
Agatha Christie’s 1957 novel The 4.50 from Paddington is a classic detective story starring Miss MarpleThe story begins with Miss Marple’s friend accidentally witnessing a murder on a train, which sets off a chain of events that require the insight of an elderly lady detective to solve a complex case where there are no obvious clues or even the body of the victim.
"In the Marble Palace" by Grand Duke Gabriel Konstantinovich, summary
This memoir, first published in 1955, details the daily life, military service, and tragic fate of the Imperial House of Romanov. The author faithfully chronicles the events of his life in the Russian Empire, from his early childhood to his flight abroad from the Bolsheviks in the autumn of 1918.
"The Valencian Widow" by Lope de Vega, summary
This book is a classic Spanish comedy of intrigue, written in 1595. The playwright masterfully explores the theme of anonymous passion, forcing the noble heroine to hide her face from her lover and build their relationship exclusively in the dark.
Introduction to Philosophy by Giovanni Gentile, summary
This book is a fundamental philosophical work by the eminent Italian thinker, composed of articles from the 1920s and 1930s. The text provides a detailed justification for the doctrine of "actual idealism," which reduces any possible reality to a pure, evolving act of human thought.
“Up the stairs leading down” is with us again. Hi teacher!
MOSCOW. A new edition of the famous Bel Kaufman novel without cuts has been released.
Air Force Ukraine Announces Winners of the Book of the Year 2014 Award
KIEV. According to the results of two qualifying rounds in the nomination "Children’s Book of the Year 2014" won the book by Yekaterina Shtanko "Dragons, go!"
A summary of Mikhail Bulgakov’s "The Great Chancellor"
This book is an early, rough draft of the famous novel "The Master and Margarita," which the author worked on from 1928 to 1934. The text is remarkable for its vivid depiction of the formation of the familiar plot.
Aldous Huxley’s "The Perennial Philosophy," Summary
This book is a comprehensive anthology of mystical teachings from the West and East, united by an extensive authorial commentary. Written in 1945, Aldous Huxley collected the sayings of Sufi poets, Catholic saints, Hindu sages, and Taoist masters to reveal a single spiritual foundation for all world religions.
"Look at the Pictures" by Kenneth Clark, summary
This book is a personal diary of observations of Western European masterpieces, published in 1960. The perception of art requires the active participation of the viewer and begins with an immediate emotional shock, followed by a long, disciplined study of the details.
Ivan Okhlobystin’s "Tarantina," a summary
Ivan Okhlobystin’s absurd adventure story describes the attempt of steppe nomads to obtain the latest film from a famous American director. The work was created in the mid-2000s,