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A Country Doctor by Honoré de Balzac, summary
Honoré de Balzac’s novel "A Country Doctor" was written between October 1832 and June 1833 and first published in 1833. The work is distinguished by its social-utopian concept of a rational social order, presented by the author through the story of the economic and moral revival of a single French canton.
A Country Priest by Honoré de Balzac, summary
The novel "A Country Curate," written between 1837 and 1845 and first published in 1839, is part of the grand cycle "The Human Comedy." This novel is part of the "Scenes from Rural Life" section, which also includes "The Country Doctor" and "The Peasants."
A summary of Alexander Ostrovsky’s "Family Picture"
This book is the author’s very first completed dramatic work, written in 1846. Initially, the young writer conceived a long comedy, "The Petition." Later, he reworked the completed work into a one-act scene depicting the everyday life of Moscow merchants.
"Seven Days to Megiddo" by Sergei Lukyanenko, summary
This book is the first in a fantasy series about an Earth under alien rule, written in 2021The plot is captivating because the powerful aliens didn’t take over the planet by force of arms: they disabled humanity’s nuclear arsenal, shattered the Moon into a dust ring and two smaller satellites, and then offered humans the chance to trade mysterious organic crystals.
"Seraphita" by Honoré de Balzac, summary
The novel, written between 1833 and 1835 and dedicated to Countess Evelina Hanska, is a mystical and philosophical work in which the French writer explores androgyny, spiritualism, and the theosophy of Emmanuel Swedenborg against the backdrop of the harsh Norwegian snows.
"The Raven’s Heart" by Vladimir Torin and Oleg Yakovlev, summary
This book is an epic fantasy about a massive war between the forces of light and armadas of the undead, created in 2010. The author’s world is torn apart by political intrigue, treacherous betrayals, and massive invasions.
A summary of "The Heart of the Beast" by Tatyana Korsakova
The novel was published in 2016. This book is a mystical detective story centered around a cursed castle on an island in the middle of a Ural lake. The events unfold against the backdrop of ancient legends and the clash of human passions with an otherworldly threat.
A summary of "The Heart is Not Stone" by Alexander Ostrovsky
Alexander Ostrovsky’s play, written in 1879, is set in merchant Moscow and hinges on the clash of money, the fear of death, domestic despotism, and quiet moral strength.
"Heart of the Night" by Tatyana Korsakova, summary
A young woman, Elsa, along with her lover, doctor Nikita, and a group of companions, arrives at an outpost on the edge of the Siberian taiga, where she encounters terrifying childhood memories and the gamekeeper Arkhip Beloborodov, who many years ago shot her father right before her eyes.
"The Silver Cylinder" by Vlad Rayber, summary
Vlad Raiber’s science fiction story was published in 2016. It tells the story of the clash between a fictional reality and a person’s true memory. The work reveals the tragedy of choosing between a comfortable illusion and the terrifying truth of dying parallel worlds.
"Sister Alyonushka and Brother Ivanushka" (Russian folk tale), summary
This work is a classic example of Russian folklore, recorded in a collection by Alexander Nikolaevich Afanasyev in the mid-19th century.
A summary of "Sisters" by Alexei Tolstoy
The novel was written in 1922. The original version of the text was created during his years of exile, incorporating the author’s acute personal experiences with the recent change of eras and the collapse of the imperial foundations.
"Silhouettes" by Boris Polevoy, summary
Boris Polevoy’s memoir, "Silhouettes," written in 1973, conjures up images of the outstanding writers, journalists, artists, and scientists with whom fate brought him together.
"Strong as Death" by Guy de Maupassant, summary
The novel, published in 1889, tells the story of the tragic fading of passion, the struggles of approaching old age, and the loss of creative inspiration. The title alludes to a verse from Solomon’s Song of Songs about love as strong as death.
"Stronger Than the Wind 2: Freedom’s Horizon" by Lia Astrum, summary
"Stronger Than the Wind 2: Freedom’s Horizon" is a sequel to Lia Astrum’s first book, set in 2024. The narrative is divided between Emily and Maxwell, so the romance is constantly juxtaposed with internal monologues about guilt, memory, and pain.