Permanent Memory Version World Classic Literature Masterpieces (Full 40 Volumes of the First Series)

Author: Wang Junjin
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Anna on the Neck: A collection of lyrical psychological short stories by Anton Chekhov (1860-1904). The rich lyrical quality is a significant characteristic of Chekhov's short and medium-length fiction. Another well-recognized feature of Chekhov's lyrical psychological short stories is their conciseness and precision, often described as "more content than words." This book includes famous works such as Anna on the Neck. The Gorgon is set against the backdrop of the revolutionary struggle of the Italian people against Austrian colonial rule in the 19th century. It realistically portrays the heroic deeds of the Young Italy Party members' relentless struggle and sacrifice for national liberation. White Nights tells the story of a man living in fantasy and a girl named Naskhinka, who lost her parents at a young age and lived with her grandmother. The four nights of their heart-to-heart conversations bring them closer together through their pursuit of love, transforming strangers into confidants and even lovers. However, their commitment and care for love lead them back to their respective places—him still lost in fantasy, and her marrying the one she loves. Yet, the fleeting collision of their hearts becomes eternal. The entire novel is structured around four nights, with dialogue and psychological narration as its main content. This makes the two minor characters vivid and distinct, with their inner worlds revealed in detail, showcasing Dostoevsky's exceptional artistic expression, making it well worth reading and savoring. Of course, the pathological psychology depicted in the fantasy of these "little people" sometimes borders on being overly detailed, making them seem slightly neurotic and pessimistic. But flaws do not diminish the brilliance. White Nights is one of Dostoevsky's representative works from the 1940s, and readers will find it a delightful read! This book also includes works such as The Gambler and The Wife of Another and the Husband Beneath the Bed.