1818-1883

A look at Karl Marx and how his fascination with the devil influenced Marxism and his political writings. Examines Marx's antagonism to organized religion, particularly the Catholic Church.

"In A Swim in a Pond in the Rain, George Saunders guides the reader through seven classic Russian short stories he's been teaching for twenty years as a professor in the prestigious Syracuse University graduate MFA creative writing program. Paired with stories by Chekhov, Turgenev, Tolstoy, and Gogol, these essays are intended for anyone interested in how fiction works and why it's more relevant than ever in these turbulent times"--Provided by publisher.

"With the writers of the Golden Age as her guides-Pushkin, Tolstoy, Gogol, and Turgenev, among others-Sara Wheeler searches for a Russia not in the news, traveling from rinsed northwestern beet fields and the Far Eastern Arctic tundra to the cauldron of nationalities, religions, and languages in the Caucasus. Bypassing major cities as much as possible, she goes instead to the places associated with the country's literary masters"--Jacket flap.

A light-hearted, cartoon-illustrated biography of Karl Marx that discusses "The Communist Manifesto, " explains his theories about labor and class struggle, and describes his impact on history. Includes a glossary and further reading list.

Provides a step-by-step introduction to Marxian theories.

This book, a collection of twelve critical essays on the writings of Ivan Turgenev, includes views by Richard Freeborn, Kathryn Feuer, Robert Coltrane, Patrick Waddington, Glyn Turton, and others.