S/LI/244. Discuss the question 'What is literature for? ' through analysis of the language and dramatic structure of the extract from The Cherry Orchard by Chekhov

The paper analyses the play 'The Cherry Orchard' by Anton Chekhov discussing its main themes and focusing on the comedic episodes and humorous remarks of the characters set against the general atmosphere of gloom. Chekhov's realistic portrayal of life is argued.

S/LI/227. Dostoyevsky and Turgenev

The paper analyses the novels of two Russian classics, "Crime and Punishment" by Dostoyevsky and "Fathers and Sons" by Turgenev. The main characters of the novels are characterized and compared; the problems addressed by both authors are discussed.

S/LI/177. Representation and role of friendships of Pechorin in 'a hero of our time' by Mikhail Lermontov and Eugene in 'Eugene Onegin' by Alexander Pushkin

The paper examines the novel by Mikhail Lermontov, 'A Hero of Our Time', and the poetic novel 'Eugene Onegin' by Pushkin. The characters of the protagonists, i.e. Pechorin and Onegin, are compared analyzing their relationships with friends and the causes of the downfall of their friendships.

S/LI/132. The treatment of death in "Anna Karenina" and "One Hundred Years of Solitude"

The paper compares and contrasts the treatment of the theme of death by Leo Tolstoy in "Anna Karenina" and in "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel GArcia Marquez. It points out similarities, where both authors treat death as a part of life, and differences in other areas, supported by well-referenced quotes.

S/LI/123. 'A distinctive mixture of pessimism and optimism.' Examine Chekhov's dramatic vision and practice in the light of this statement.

This first-class essay explores the unique style of Chekhov's dramatic vision in two of his plays, 'The Cherry Orchard' and 'Three Sisters', as well as detailing Chekhov's overall dramaturgy. The essay explores the open-endedness of his work, its emotive qualities and its focus on characterisation - Chekhov's most celebrated dramatic technique. The thematic interplay of 'optimism and pessimism' is addressed at length, and serves as an overview of Chekhovian style.

P/LI/66. Power of control in Turgenev’s and Chekhov’s female characters

The paper offers a literary analysis of the female characters in Ivan Turgenev’s story ‘Fathers and Sons’ and Anton Chekhov’s play ‘Three sisters’ discussing the theme of their control over themselves and the environment. The power of women over men is discussed in the social and historical context.

P/LI.31. Dissertation. Analyzing Bulgakovs stories

The dissertation is a literary analysis of the stories by the Russian writer Mikhail Bulgakov. Character sketches of the heroes are provided against the historical background of the period; modes of narration and image building are discussed and compared. A review of critical literature on Bulgakovs works is offered.

S/LI/11. Methods of characterisation used in 'A Hero of Our Time'

This essay is about the different ways characters are seen in the novel 'A Hero of Our Time' by Mikhail Lermontov and how they are described by their relevant narrators in the series of tales. The character that has to be studied in most depth is the young officer at the centre of the entire novel, namely Pechorin. His personality is the central content of the novel and the way others relate to him and depict him is wholly important. Pechorin is present in each sub-story of 'A Hero of Our Time'. The book begins with the story 'Bela'…

S/LI/12. Russian Lyric Poetry - 'Compare the treatment of love in the poetry of Akhmatova and Mayakovsky.'

Both Vladimir Mayakovsky and Anna Akhmatova have written large amounts of poetry based around love or anguish. In fact each poet is now known for their poems of love and tragedy, and so in comparing the two I must concentrate around some certain poems. These two poets both cast a similar image in my opinion, one of lost loves and desperate attempts to find love. When discussing about Akhmatova I shall be mainly looking at her early poetry, which seems to have a more obvious basis on love. Mayakovsky's early works again are very useful

S/LI/13. Analysis of the Russian Short Story 'Asya' by I.S. Turgenev

The short story, Asya is one of love and romance primarily, but also often delves into areas of naivety and of sadness due to pure stupidity and ignorance. Therefore I believe that Turgenev wrote this book straight from his heart, as a depiction of a too often occurring scenario. I feel that the point I have made of love and sadness is reinforced by the interpretation given by Joe Andrew: "As in Asya, so too in all his works, love brings energy and excitement, but only for a brief moment"1