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New York University

Nyu: The Double Two Versions

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a succinct summary of the novel, along with some comments from the Literature, Arts, and Medicine Database.
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University of Otago: Gothicism in Conrad and Dostoevsky

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Otago contains the text of a scholarly essay written by English professor Robert Berry. The article originally appeared in Deep South, a publication of the English department at the University of Otago.
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Ncas: A Comparison Between Tolstoy and Plato

For Students 9th - 10th
"Art, Science, and Transcendence: A Comparison Between Tolstoy and Plato" is the full text of a scholarly article written by Dr. T.J. Kuijl. For serious students of Tolstoy.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Fyodor Dostoevsky

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students and teachers will enjoy exploring the world of Fyodor Dostoevsky's life and work when they visit this site. This website features links to lesson plans, activities and more.
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Fyodor Dostoevsky

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents an accurate account of the events in the life of Fyodor Dostoevsky. Also includes a bibliography of works by and about the author.
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Middlebury College

Middlebury College: Biography of Dostoevsky

For Students 9th - 10th
This Midlebury College site offers an interesting account of the life of Russian author, Fyodor Dostoevsky. Stresses the tragedies and difficulties of his life, particularly the mock execution he was forced to endure before being exiled...
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Middlebury College

Middlebury College: Study Guide for the Idiot

For Students 9th - 10th
Written by students at Middlebury College, this study guide is a good resource for anyone interested in learning about Dostoevsky's The Idiot. Provides plot summaries, character analyses, and information on the historical background of...
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Middlebury College

Middlebury College: Papers on Dostoevsky

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to nine essays written by students at Middlebury College for a Spring 1996 course on Dostoevsky. The topics range from "Dostoevsky and Social Issues" to "Dostoevsky and the Theme of Children."
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Other

The Last Days of Leo Tolstoy

For Students 9th - 10th
Full text of a biographical account by Vladimir Chertkov, Tolstoy's friend and assistant. Includes an index and and bibliography of Tolstoy's work.
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Other

First Descents Into the Inferno: Scholarly Essay

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains the text of a scholarly article written by English professor Dr. Robert Berry. The article originally appeared in Deep South, a publication of the English department at the University of Otago.
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PBS

Nilolai Gogol's Dead Souls

For Students 9th - 10th
This PBS site discusses the influence of Ukranium folk tales on Gogol's work. Includes audio/video excerpts from the film versions of Vij, The Overcoat, and Dead Souls.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Alexander Pushkin

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn about the life and career of Alexader Pushkin (Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin). This article overviews the struggles of the Russian people, which fueled Pushkin's writing and provides "related links" and "sources"...
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A&E Television

Biography: Maxim Gorky (1868 1936)

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a short biography of Russian novelist Maxim Gorky.
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A&E Television

Biography: Fyodor Dostoevsky

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a very basic biography of the Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky.
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Other

Roger Ebert: Review of Anna Karenina

For Students 9th - 10th
Roger Ebert, film critic for the Chicago Sun-Times, reviews the 1997 film version of Leo Tolstoy's classic novel Anna Karenina. The movie starred Sophie Marceau and Sean Bean as Anna and Vronsky.
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Wired for Books: Community Reconsidered

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the transcripts of a conversation among three Ohio University literature professors about The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Master and Man by Leo Tolstoy. The conversation took place on July 27, 1997 at the Ohio University...
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Middlebury College

Middlebury College: Dostoyevsky and the Problem of God

For Students 9th - 10th
A student-written essay entitled "Dostoyevsky and the Problem of God." Includes bibliography and references.
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Other

The Anton Chekhov Page

For Students 9th - 10th
This personal page has everything you want to know about the Russian author Anton Chekhov and more! It includes links to everything imaginable about Chekhov such as online text to some of his stories, articles and essays about Chekhov,...
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Marxists Internet Archive

Marxists.org: Maxim Gorky (1868 1936)

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll down to near the bottom of the page and you will find a short biography on Russian playwright, Maxim Gorky. Primarily discusses his association with Russian leader, Lenin.