Russian Canon. Books of the 20th Century. From Chekhov to Nabokov

Igor Nikolaevich Sukhikh is a Doctor of Philological Sciences, Professor at St. Petersburg University, writer, and critic. He is the author of numerous studies on the history of Russian literature of the 19th and 20th centuries, including the books "Problems... of Chekhov's Poetics", "Chekhov in Life: Plots for a Short Novel", "Sergey Dovlatov: Time, Place, Fate", "From... to... Studies on Russian Literature", "Structure and Meaning: Theory of Literature for Everyone", and others, as well as the beloved three-volume work "Russian Literature for Everyone" aimed at teachers and students. The two-volume "Russian Canon: Books of the 20th Century" is the result of a "well-known cultural game" in compiling lists of "books that every educated person should read before dying", "one hundred best novels", "twenty great poets", etc. The works that have become classics of the 20th century have transcended their time and are today read as testimonies, prophecies, and provocations. Thirty essays represent Russian literature of the 20th century across barriers - from "The Cherry Orchard" by A. Chekhov and "Petersburg" by A. Bely to "The Sanctuary" by S. Dovlatov and "The General and His Army" by G. Vladimov. Written in a free essayistic manner, the book is addressed to all lovers of Russian literature.