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Futility: A Novel on Russian Themes

Futility: A Novel on Russian Themes

Di: William Alexander Gerhardi
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Explore the intricate tapestry of Russian life and the complexities of human experience in "Futility: A Novel on Russian Themes." This podcast delves into the rich interplay between English and Russian cultures, revealing the nuances of their perceptions and misunderstandings. With every episode featuring a new complete audiobook, listeners are invited to immerse themselves in a rotating collection that captures the essence of Russian themes—ranging from existential reflections to societal critique. Each selection offers a unique exploration of identity, conflict, and the quest for meaning within a rapidly changing world. This is not a single narrative but a diverse anthology that encourages deeper understanding and appreciation of the literary landscape. Discover a new book with every episode and embark on a journey through the heart of Russia's literary tradition.Copyright Religion Genre Arte Mondiale Scienze sociali Storia e critica della letteratura
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  • Imperialism and World Politics, Part 3 of 4-Parker Thomas Moon

    Imperialism and World Politics, Part 3 of 4-Parker Thomas Moon
    Aug 27 2026
    From the preface written by Edith Wharton: Then I fell upon Futility. Some one said: “It's another new novel about Russia” –and every one of my eager feelers curled up in a tight knot of refusal. But . . . I read on, amused, moved, absorbed, till the tale and the journey ended together. This, it seems to me, is the most striking quality of Mr. Gerhardi's book: that he has (even in this, his first venture) enough of the true novelist's “objectivity” to focus the two so utterly alien races to whom he belongs almost equally, by birth and bringing-up – the English and the Russian – to sympathize with both, and to depict them for us as they see each other, with the play of their mutual reactions illuminating and animating them all. - Summary from the preface by Edith Wharton
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    6 ore e 38 min
  • Tales of the Five Towns-Arnold Bennett

    Tales of the Five Towns-Arnold Bennett
    Aug 26 2026
    From the preface written by Edith Wharton: Then I fell upon Futility. Some one said: “It's another new novel about Russia” –and every one of my eager feelers curled up in a tight knot of refusal. But . . . I read on, amused, moved, absorbed, till the tale and the journey ended together. This, it seems to me, is the most striking quality of Mr. Gerhardi's book: that he has (even in this, his first venture) enough of the true novelist's “objectivity” to focus the two so utterly alien races to whom he belongs almost equally, by birth and bringing-up – the English and the Russian – to sympathize with both, and to depict them for us as they see each other, with the play of their mutual reactions illuminating and animating them all. - Summary from the preface by Edith Wharton
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    5 ore e 40 min
  • Jeremy At Crale; His Friends, His Ambitions And His One Great Enemy-Hugh Walpole

    Jeremy At Crale; His Friends, His Ambitions And His One Great Enemy-Hugh Walpole
    Aug 25 2026
    From the preface written by Edith Wharton: Then I fell upon Futility. Some one said: “It's another new novel about Russia” –and every one of my eager feelers curled up in a tight knot of refusal. But . . . I read on, amused, moved, absorbed, till the tale and the journey ended together. This, it seems to me, is the most striking quality of Mr. Gerhardi's book: that he has (even in this, his first venture) enough of the true novelist's “objectivity” to focus the two so utterly alien races to whom he belongs almost equally, by birth and bringing-up – the English and the Russian – to sympathize with both, and to depict them for us as they see each other, with the play of their mutual reactions illuminating and animating them all. - Summary from the preface by Edith Wharton
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    8 ore e 31 min
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