What is your favorite Russian novel/ Who is your favorite Russian author?

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karihaye

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Novel or author or both (if they are different, ie your favorite novel is not written by your favorite author).
And then why? What is it about the story/writing that compels you to call it your favorite?

This is part curiosity for its own sake, and how I will figure out what to read next.
 
I admit, my knowledge of Russian literature is limited to the popular classic authors - Anton Chekhov, Leo Tolstoy, Vladimir Nabokov, Ivan Bunin, etc. That being said, I find their works are some of my favorite novels of all time.

Nabokov's Lolita is without a doubt my favorite Russian novel. It is a story that I think is handled so well, and I know was revolutionary for when it was written, especially with the subject matter. You can read it as a classic but still feel it is fresh, not dated. I have yet to read a better work regarding an older man's obsession with a young girl. Beautiful.

My favorite author, however, would have to be Mikhail Bulgakov. I have only read one of his books and a few short stories, but I am already so impressed by him. The Master and Margarita is highly acclaimed and I consider one of the best books I have read, especially one regarding the times of the Soviet Union. The writing is heavy but beautiful; the imagery used is haunting and mind bending. It is a book I think you have to read to fully appreciate and understand.

I hope I mentioned an author or book you haven't fully looked into yet, or I am afraid I am not much help. :) Good luck in your reading and enjoy!
 
I admit, my knowledge of Russian literature is limited to the popular classic authors - Anton Chekhov, Leo Tolstoy, Vladimir Nabokov, Ivan Bunin, etc. That being said, I find their works are some of my favorite novels of all time.

Nabokov's Lolita is without a doubt my favorite Russian novel. It is a story that I think is handled so well, and I know was revolutionary for when it was written, especially with the subject matter. You can read it as a classic but still feel it is fresh, not dated. I have yet to read a better work regarding an older man's obsession with a young girl. Beautiful.

My favorite author, however, would have to be Mikhail Bulgakov. I have only read one of his books and a few short stories, but I am already so impressed by him. The Master and Margarita is highly acclaimed and I consider one of the best books I have read, especially one regarding the times of the Soviet Union. The writing is heavy but beautiful; the imagery used is haunting and mind bending. It is a book I think you have to read to fully appreciate and understand.

I hope I mentioned an author or book you haven't fully looked into yet, or I am afraid I am not much help. :) Good luck in your reading and enjoy!
 
I admit, my knowledge of Russian literature is limited to the popular classic authors - Anton Chekhov, Leo Tolstoy, Vladimir Nabokov, Ivan Bunin, etc. That being said, I find their works are some of my favorite novels of all time.

Nabokov's Lolita is without a doubt my favorite Russian novel. It is a story that I think is handled so well, and I know was revolutionary for when it was written, especially with the subject matter. You can read it as a classic but still feel it is fresh, not dated. I have yet to read a better work regarding an older man's obsession with a young girl. Beautiful.

My favorite author, however, would have to be Mikhail Bulgakov. I have only read one of his books and a few short stories, but I am already so impressed by him. The Master and Margarita is highly acclaimed and I consider one of the best books I have read, especially one regarding the times of the Soviet Union. The writing is heavy but beautiful; the imagery used is haunting and mind bending. It is a book I think you have to read to fully appreciate and understand.

I hope I mentioned an author or book you haven't fully looked into yet, or I am afraid I am not much help. :) Good luck in your reading and enjoy!
 
I admit, my knowledge of Russian literature is limited to the popular classic authors - Anton Chekhov, Leo Tolstoy, Vladimir Nabokov, Ivan Bunin, etc. That being said, I find their works are some of my favorite novels of all time.

Nabokov's Lolita is without a doubt my favorite Russian novel. It is a story that I think is handled so well, and I know was revolutionary for when it was written, especially with the subject matter. You can read it as a classic but still feel it is fresh, not dated. I have yet to read a better work regarding an older man's obsession with a young girl. Beautiful.

My favorite author, however, would have to be Mikhail Bulgakov. I have only read one of his books and a few short stories, but I am already so impressed by him. The Master and Margarita is highly acclaimed and I consider one of the best books I have read, especially one regarding the times of the Soviet Union. The writing is heavy but beautiful; the imagery used is haunting and mind bending. It is a book I think you have to read to fully appreciate and understand.

I hope I mentioned an author or book you haven't fully looked into yet, or I am afraid I am not much help. :) Good luck in your reading and enjoy!
 
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