Skip to main content
Search Button
Librairie Kobo Canada Cartes cadeau Aide

Kobo Rakuten

Ma liste d'envies

Panier

Vous profitez des avantages réservés aux VIP !

Article(s) non disponible(s) à la vente
Veuillez vérifier votre panier. Vous pouvez supprimer le ou les articles qui ne sont pas disponibles maintenant ou nous les supprimerons automatiquement au moment du règlement de la commande.
articlesarticle
articlesarticle

Recommandé pour vous

Loading...


Meilleures séries dans ce pays : Canada

1-12 sur 14 résultats pour « john cournos »
Skip side bar filters

  • St. Petersburg

    par Andrey Biely ...
    Traduit par John Cournos ...
    A landmark in Russian literature hailed as "one of the four great masterpieces of twentieth-century prose" by Vladimir Nabokov, author of Lolita.In this incomparable novel of the seething revolutionary Russia of 1905, Andrey Biely plays ingeniously on the great themes of Russian history and literature as he tells the mesmerizing tale of Apollon Apollonovich Ableukhov, a high-ranking Tsarist ... En savoir plus

    $14.39 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

  • Napoleon's Invasion of Russia, 1812

    par Eugene Tarlé ...
    Traduit par John Cournos ...
    Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) is one of the most illustrated political and military figures of the last two millennia. He has remained in the memory of the world as a legend that the passage of the years has failed to blur. On the contrary, Napoleon Bonaparte widely continues to be considered the personification of human genius.Originally published in this English translation in 1942, leading ... En savoir plus

    $6.98 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

  • Short-story masterpieces - Vol. IV - Russian

    Enriched edition. Exploring the depth of Russian literary tradition through timeless short stories

    par Various Authors, Brielle Kestridge ...
    Traduit par John Cournos ...
    "Short-story Masterpieces - Vol. IV - Russian" is a carefully curated anthology that presents an exquisite collection of the finest Russian short stories, showcasing the rich tapestry of Russian literature. This volume encompasses works from great literary figures such as Anton Chekhov and Leo Tolstoy, along with emerging voices that reflect the complexities of Russian society and culture through ... En savoir plus

    $2.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

  • Silence

    par Leonid Andreyev ...
    Traduit par John Cournos ...
    'Silence' is a haunting short story from the 'Russian Edgar Allan Poe' that deals with profoundly emotional and sad themes in an unexpected and shocking way.Vera, the daughter of Father Ignatius, lays languishing in her room, too weak to move, barely able to speak. The cause of her condition cannot be found and she suffers more and more with each passing day. This powerful short deals with the ... En savoir plus

    $7.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

  • The Old House, and Other Tales

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Depths of Human Nature through Chilling Tales

    par Fyodor Sologub, Spencer Delaney ...
    Traduit par John Cournos ...
    In "The Old House, and Other Tales," Fyodor Sologub masterfully weaves together a tapestry of haunting narratives that delve into the psychological and metaphysical dimensions of human existence. The stories are steeped in the Symbolist tradition, characterized by rich imagery and introspective characterizations that often blur the lines between reality and the surreal. Sologub's exploration of ... En savoir plus

    $2.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

  • A Dilemma

    A Tale of Ethical Turmoil: Exploring Moral Conflict in Early 20th-Century Russia

    par Leonid Nikolayevich Andreyev ...
    Traduit par John Cournos ...
    In 'A Dilemma,' Leonid Nikolayevich Andreyev masterfully intertwines psychological depth with a gripping narrative, exploring the tortured psyche of an individual grappling with existential despair. This novella is suffused with a rich, lyrical style that reflects Andreyev'Äôs affinity for symbolist influences, encompassing themes of moral conflict and the human condition. Set against the backdrop ... En savoir plus

    $2.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

  • The Little Demon

    Enriched edition. Exploring darkness in Russian symbolist literature and the human soul

    par Fyodor Sologub, Spencer Delaney ...
    Traduit par Richard Aldington, John Cournos ...
    In "The Little Demon," Fyodor Sologub masterfully intertwines the grotesque with the mystical, presenting a haunting exploration of the human psyche against the backdrop of early 20th-century Russia. This novel, written in a style characterized by lyrical prose and vivid symbolism, delves into themes of innocence, corruption, and the duality of human nature. The narrative follows the life of ... En savoir plus

    $2.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

  • A Dilemma

    par Leonid Andreyev ...
    Traduit par John Cournos ...
    'A Dilemma' is a psychological thriller from the "Russian Edgar Allan Poe" following the mentally perplexed Anton. He does not love Tatiana, but the fact that she loves the lame Alexis simply enrages him. So yes, he will kill Alexis and free himself of this mental burden.As part of his plan Anton begins to feign insanity, lashing out in public, reverting to a childlike state, all is going to plan. ... En savoir plus

    $7.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

  • Bonaparte

    par Eugene Tarlé ...
    Traduit par John Cournos ...
    Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) is one of the most illustrated political and military figures of the last two millennia. He has remained in the memory of the world as a legend that the passage of the years has failed to blur. On the contrary, Napoleon Bonaparte widely continues to be considered the personification of human genius.In this memoir, which was first published in this English translation ... En savoir plus

    $6.98 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

  • The Created Legend

    par Fyodor Sologub ...
    Traduit par John Cournos ...
    Classic Russian novel. According to Wikipedia: "Fyodor Sologub (1863- 1927) was a Russian Symbolist poet, novelist, playwright and essayist. He was the first writer to introduce the morbid, pessimistic elements characteristic of fin de siecle literature and philosophy into Russian prose." ... En savoir plus

    $1.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

  • The Created Legend

    A Haunting Tale of Human Nature and Artistic Expression

    par Fyodor Sologub ...
    Traduit par John Cournos ...
    In "The Created Legend," Fyodor Sologub weaves a complex tapestry of existential themes, drawing on symbolism and rich, lyrical prose to explore the intricacies of the human psyche. Set amidst the tumult of early 20th-century Russia, the novel delves into the intersections of reality and myth, presenting a narrative that blurs the lines between the mundane and the fantastical. Sologub'Äôs ... En savoir plus

    Prix courant $2.99 CAD Maintenant $1.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

  • The Best British Short Stories of 1922

    par Various ...
    The early twentieth century was a period of sweeping change in Western literature, culture, and art. As the conventions of the Victorian and Edwardian periods gave way to daring modernist experiments, the entire conception of what fiction was and could be shifted. The diverse pieces collected in The Best British Short Stories of 1922 function as a microcosm of this fascinating period in literary ... En savoir plus

    $4.99 CAD