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This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1. Type-setting & Reformatting: The complete... Read Full Overview

Thomas Seltzer (February 22, 1875, Russia - September 11, 1943, New York City) was a Russian-American translator, editor and book publisher.

Born in Russia, Thomas Seltzer moved to the United States with his family as a young child. He attended the University of Pennsylvania... Read Full Overview

Best Russian Short Stories was initially published in 1917 and edited by Thomas Seltzer. The introduction praises the Russian sensibility for its simplicity, naturalness, veraciousness. A collection of short fiction by Gogol, Dostoyevsky, Pushkin, Turgenev, Chekhov, Gorky, and... Read Full Overview

Compiled and Edited by THOMAS SELTZER.

Embark on a literary journey through the heart of Russia with Best Russian Short Stories curated by Thomas Seltzer. From the depths of Dostoevsky to the whimsy of Chekhov, this collection captures the essence of Russian literature, offering a captivating glimpse into the soul... Read Full Overview

A collection of Russian short stories, including: THE QUEEN OF SPADES BY ALEXSANDR S. PUSHKIN THE CLOAK BY NIKOLAY V. GOGOL THE DISTRICT DOCTOR BY IVAN S. TURGENEV THE CHRISTMAS TREE AND THE WEDDING BY FIODOR M. DOSTOYEVSKY GOD SEES THE TRUTH, BUT WAITS BY LEO N. TOLSTOY HOW... Read Full Overview

A collection of short stories from some of the greatest Russian authors of the Nineteenth Century. A perfect introduction to Russian literature.

An enchanting collection of the very best of Russian Stories. A comprehensive anthology of the Russian short stories in the English language by some of the best and most well known Russian authors in the early 1900s. Contains 19 stories which include- The Queen of Spades by A.S... Read Full Overview

Discover the captivating world of Russian literary fiction in "Best Russian Short Stories," a meticulously prepared anthology of timeless tales. This collection showcases the brilliance and diversity of Russian storytelling, offering a window into the human condition through... Read Full Overview

Classic short stories from internationally acclaimed authors. Contains 19 tales by authors such as Pushkin, Turgenev, Checkov, Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy, and many, many more.

Best Russian Short StoriesBy Thomas Seltzer

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview