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This beautiful German hardcover edition is in good condition. The pages are age-toned with grey-tinted tops; the final page shows some staining, but the book remains tight and square in its binding. The grey cloth boards are well preserved, with light wear along the edges. The original dust jacket is no longer present. The 400-page count is significantly lower than that of many other editions of Anna Karenina.
This beautiful and rare softcover edition is in fine condition, showing no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are crisp and appear unread, and the book remains tight, square, and unmarked throughout.
This well-preserved edition is in near fine condition—no marks; pages are tight and appear unread. The book is tight, square, and well-kept, bound in green cloth boards with bright gilt lettering on the spine.
This softcover edition is in good condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are in good condition, and the book is tight, square, and in good condition. Fathers and Sons is a novel by Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev, first published in 1862. It is widely considered one of the most significant works of Russian literature. Charles James Hogarth, an English translator, is known for his translation of Turgenev's Fathers and Sons into English. Hogarth's translation, first published in 1867, was one of the earliest efforts to bring this important Russian work to the English-speaking world. His translation retains the essence of Turgenev's prose, capturing both its intellectual depth and emotional resonance. Fathers and Sons remains a timeless reflection on the struggles between tradition and progress.
This beautiful softcover edition is in fine condition, with no marks or tears. The pages are tight, appear unread, and the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Notes from Underground: 150th Anniversary Edition is a special publication by Signet Classics, released in 2004 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's birth. This edition features Dostoyevsky’s influential novella Notes from Underground, widely regarded as one of his most revolutionary works, bridging 19th and 20th-century fiction. It explores the psyche of an unnamed narrator, delving into themes of alienation and existentialism. In addition to Notes from Underground, the 150th Anniversary Edition includes White Nights, The Dream of a Ridiculous Man, and selected excerpts from The House of the Dead. These works expand on Dostoyevsky’s exploration of political philosophy, religion, and the complexities of humanity. This comprehensive collection offers readers a deeper understanding of Dostoyevsky’s shorter works and their lasting influence.
This beautiful softcover edition is in fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, appear unread, and the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The Kreutzer Sonata and Other Stories by Leo Tolstoy, translated by Roger Cockrell, is a compelling collection of provocative tales exploring themes of morality, passion, and the human condition. The title story, inspired by Beethoven’s Kreutzer Sonata, was banned in several countries upon publication due to its controversial subject matter. Tolstoy’s works in this collection reflect his evolving views on religion, morality, and societal reform. Cockrell’s translation is praised for its clarity and fidelity to Tolstoy's original voice.