This novel by Grigori Fedoseyev tells a dramatic and gripping story set in the harsh wilderness of Siberia. The narrative follows a group of explorers who find themselves trapped in the remote Dzjoegdyr region, where they must confront extreme weather, treacherous terrain, and the limits of human endurance. Fedoseyev draws on real experiences from Soviet expeditions, offering a vivid portrayal …
This book is a critical study of the development of English prose fiction from the Elizabethan period (1558) to the early eighteenth century. Paul Salzman traces the earliest forms of narrative prose, including romances, adventure stories, morality plays, and proto-novellas that preceded the modern novel. Through literary historical analysis and critical reading, the book explains the cultural,…
The Young Guard is a classic Soviet novel by A. Fadeev depicting the heroic activities of the Young Guard, an underground Komsomol resistance organization operating in Krasnodon during the Nazi occupation in World War II. The novel follows a group of young patriots who organize sabotage, spread anti-fascist materials, and resist German forces despite the extreme dangers they face. Blending hist…
This historical–political novel follows events in the Middle East between 1959 and 1989, blending real geopolitical developments with fictional narratives. Andrew M. Patterson presents an epic story that explores political intrigue, shifting alliances, cultural tensions, and the human experiences shaped by decades of regional conflict. Through multiple characters and intertwined storylines, t…
Empire is a historical novel by Gore Vidal set in the early twentieth-century United States during the administration of President Theodore Roosevelt. Blending fictional characters with real historical figures, the novel explores political power, media influence, imperial ambitions, and the shifting identity of America as it rises to global prominence. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous …
“Just Before Dawn” is a major Nigerian historical novel that traces the country’s political and social evolution from the late colonial period to the early years of independence. Through a blend of fiction and historical reconstruction, Kole Omotoso presents a powerful narrative exploring nationalism, corruption, ethnic tensions, military intervention, and the struggle for democratic gove…
The Jewel of Medina is a historical novel that tells the life story of A’isha bint Abi Bakr, one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad, from her early childhood to his death. The book explores her growth from a young girl into a strong, intelligent, and influential woman, navigating the political and social upheavals of early Islam. Through A’isha’s eyes, the novel weaves together themes o…
This volume presents a collection of classic short stories by Lu Xun (Lu Hsun), one of the most influential writers in modern Chinese literature. Written during the early 20th century, Lu Xun’s stories explore the social hardships, moral struggles, and cultural transformations experienced by the Chinese people during a period of national upheaval. Through incisive satire, vivid characterizati…
"19 Desember 1948. Agresi Militer II Belanda terhadap ibu kota Yogyakarta menyebabkan Presiden Sukarno tertangkap. Wakil Presiden Mohammad Hatta yang cemas dengan kondisi itu segera mengirimkan telegram kepada Menteri Kemakmuran Rl, Syafruddin Prawiranegara, yang sedang berada di Bukittinggi untuk membentuk Pemerintahan Darurat Republik Indonesia (PDRI). Ternyata benar, tak lama kemudian Suk…
Israel Weissbrem, whose complex themes were taken from the lives of educated and wealthy Jews of Eastern Europe at the end of the nineteenth century, and whose writings all but disappeared in the twentieth, wrote in a vein of melodrama and fantasy, with an ironic and frequently savage wit. His cast of characters is extraordinarily diverse and appears to reflect attitudes - toward the religious,…