The book engagingly recounts the history of the creation of nine famous literary works: from the real-life fact that formed the basis to its literary embodiment.
Contents:
Preface by N. Dolinin
The Bishop and the Convict (Victor Hugo, “Les Misérables”)
The Lepage Rifle and an Official’s Overcoat (N. Gogol, “The Overcoat”)
The Ace and the Lady (A. Pushkin, “The Queen of Spades”)
Mother and Son (I. Turgenev, “Mumu”)
Treachery and Revenge (A. Dumas, “The Count of Monte Cristo”)
History and Novel (A. Pushkin, “The Captain’s Daughter”)
A Russian Warrior and an Enemy Soldier (V. Garshin, “Four Days”)
A Sociologist and a Brothel Keeper (Jack London, “The Benefit of the Doubt”)
A Society Lady and a Telegraph Operator (A. Kuprin, “The Garnet Bracelet”)