Russian publisher Samokat showing their new book "Love Boat" at the London Book Fair.

Russian publisher Samokat showing their new book "LOVE BOAT" (КОРАБЛИК ЛЮБВИ) at the London Book Fair. Love Boat is a story shared by a 10 year old boy about his family and how he was born. Introduction by Max Bollinger. Subtitles INTERACTIVE MEDIA, www.interactive.eu.com.  Русские книги для детей в Лондоне, Русская Литература, КОРАБЛИК ЛЮБВИ Release Tags: London Book Fair, Children's Books, Russian Books, Love Boat, Korablik Lubvi, Russian Publisher, Russian language, stories for kids, КОРАБЛИК ЛЮБВИ, Русские книги для детей в Лондоне, Русская Литература

Second audio book with Anton Chekhov Short Stories  arrives as worldwide celebrations marking the 150th birthday of Russian playwright continue

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“Short Stories by Anton Chekhov Bk.2: Talent and Other Stories”, narrated by Russian-born actor Max Bollinger, follows the success of first audio book “A Tragic Actor and Other Stories” which was released in November 2009 to five star reviews: “These six unabridged stories in the faithful Constance Garnett translation are presented with fine flourish by the Russian-born narrator. The poignant, everyday dramas of Imperial Russia are here, from jolting carriages across boundless taiga, to a tragic actor and a French tutor insulted by his boastful employer,” wrote Rachel Redford of The Observer.

The second audio book features the dramatic stories Anyuta; The Helpmate; Ivan Matveyitch; Polinka; and Talent. Accompanied by music from Pytor Tchaikovsky, the stories are based on the original translations by Constance Clara Garnett, a 19th century expert of Russian literature, and are produced by Interactive Media.

Actor Max Bollinger, who is fluent in both Russian and English and an aficionado of the dramatist’s works, believes the short stories by the acclaimed 19th century dramatist are as relevant today as when they were first written. Chekhov, who pioneered the “stream of consciousness” style of writing, wrote about credit crunch and financial problems in Russia 100 years ago that echo the current banking crisis, explained Max.

“I rediscovered Chekhov in England after having read his short stories in English. It felt like Chekhov’s texts started to speak to me. I found his words agile, relevant, and enigmatic. It was like some magic book written in code suddenly opening up and transforming into beautiful gleaming stream of light. Chekhov’s writing is full of enlightenment, wisdom and humour that I made it a personal goal to bring these stories to anyone seeking light and truth.” read more > reviews> download PDF>