Russian Short Fiction

Renowned in international literature for its tight story construction, vivid language, and depth of insight, the Russian short narrative of the 19th century has become an art form unto itself. Its practitioners, often writing in defiance of oppressive regimes, charted the contours of human experience through honest depictions of happiness, passion , betrayal, and suffering. Explore this deeply affecting and vital literary tradition through close readings of the masters : Tolstoy, Gogol, Turgenev, Dostoevsky, Chekhov and more!