What works are considered classics. Tass news agency

The works of the classics are like good wine - they are aged and tested by time and a huge number of readers. Many of these books are universal: they heal the soul, seek answers to eternal questions life, entertain, relax, cheer up, make you think and give an invaluable opportunity to gain a unique life experience.

Russian classics

The Master and Margarita, Mikhail Bulgakov

A brilliant masterpiece of world classical literature. Extraordinary meaningful mystical romance exposing human sins and vices. Intertwined in it eternal themes the struggle between good and evil, death and immortality, as well as an incredible line of love that began with a chance meeting of people created for each other.

"Eugene Onegin", Alexander Pushkin

Good work for those who choose classic for self-development. A novel in verse in which two characters are opposed: a satiated bored young man Eugene Onegin and a pure naive girl Tatyana Larina, who followed a sincere feeling. A story about the growing up and development of one personality and the inner emptiness of another.

Anna Karenina Leo Tolstoy

Married Anna Karenina falls in love with the young officer Vronsky. He reciprocates her. But the environment turns away from the "fallen woman." The desperate attempts of the lovers to reunite against the backdrop of the customs and customs of the nobility of that time were unsuccessful.

"Doctor Zhivago", Boris Pasternak

The history of the generation of the early 20th century, which was part of new era with faith in big changes. However, the trials that they had to endure (civil and first world war, revolution) brought only disappointment and broken hopes. But, in spite of everything, people have gained invaluable experience. The book is full of reflections on the fate of people and the state.

"12 chairs", Evgeny Petrov, Ilya Ilf

A story about two adventurers looking for diamonds hidden in the chairs of Madame Petukhova's living room. The novel-feuilleton is incredibly fascinating, imbued with sharp humor and inexhaustible optimism. It will provide some exciting evenings for those who have not yet read the book, and will cheer up those who have taken it up again.

Heart of a Dog, Mikhail Bulgakov

Professor Preobrazhensky explores methods of rejuvenation. One day, he brings a homeless dog Sharik from the street and gives him a pituitary transplant of the deceased Klim Chugunkin, a drunkard and a hooligan. Instead of a kind, docile animal, a creature with an absolutely disgusting character and habits is obtained. The novel demonstrates the history of the relationship between the intelligentsia and the "new breed" of man.

"The Life and Extraordinary Adventures of a Soldier Ivan Chonkin", Vladimir Voinovich

A wonderful choice of work to read on vacation, such a light anecdote novel. Before the start of the Great Patriotic War in a small village, a plane is landing due to a breakdown. There is no way to tow it, so the simple-minded and ridiculous guard Ivan Chonkin is assigned to him, who eventually transfers his place of service to the house of the postman Nyura ...

“The Dawns Here Are Quiet”, Boris Vasiliev

A tragic story about the unequal confrontation between five female anti-aircraft gunners and a detachment of German saboteurs consisting of 16 people. Dreams of the future and women's stories of loved ones create a stunning contrast with harsh reality wars.

"Dowry", Alexander Ostrovsky

A play about a woman forced to link her fate with an inconspicuous, uninteresting and unloved person only because she does not have a dowry. The man, whom she loves and considers ideal, is only having fun with her, not having the intention of exchanging a rich bride for her.

"Garnet Bracelet", Alexander Kuprin

Having once seen Princess Vera in the box of the circus, Georgy Zheltkov fell in love with her without memory. He sent letters to her, hoping for nothing, since she was married. Love lasted for several years, until he decided to give her Garnet bracelet. A wonderful book that will suit those who are looking for something to read for the soul.

Foreign literature

The Thorn Birds, Colin McCullough

The epic story of a poor family who later became managers of a large Australian estate. The plot of the novel is based on strong, dramatic feelings between the main character Maggie and the Catholic priest Father Ralph. What will win love or religion? The work has become one of the most popular romance novels among admirers.

Gone with the Wind, Margaret Mitchell

novel about strong woman Scarlett O'Hara, who shouldered the care of her family during the difficult years of the American Civil War. The book tells about incredible story love and demonstrates the evolution of feelings main character against the backdrop of the trials of war.

"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

England 18th century. Mr. and Mrs. Bennet, who have raised five daughters, are thinking about marrying the young ladies. Settled next door Mr Bingley perfectly suited for the role of the groom. In addition, he has many friends. The book is about how feelings are born, and how love helps to overcome pride and prejudice.

The Great Gatsby Francis Scott Fitzgerald

The book is set in America during the Jazz Age. The author shows reverse side notorious " american dream". In the center of the story is the story of the rich and spendthrift Gatsby, who is trying to return the woman he loves, who left him when he was just achieving success. Unfortunately, wealth never brought him happiness.

"A Little Sun in Cold Water" by Françoise Sagan

This excellent version of the work modern classics. The story of the affair of the Parisian journalist Gilles Lantier with married woman who left her husband. The work raises the theme of fatigue from life, what is commonly called depression. It seems that the relationship helped Giles overcome the illness. But is his lover happy?

Arc de Triomphe, Erich Maria Remarque

The German emigrant Ravik illegally lives and works as a surgeon in pre-war Paris. Returning home late, he notices a woman who is trying to throw herself off a bridge. So, a romance begins between an actress named Joan and a German refugee. Unusually beautiful, passionate and sad story love, full of philosophical reflections.

"Notre Dame Cathedral", Victor Hugo

This is a real classic historical novel describing medieval Paris. Incredible at the center of the story romantic story the hunchback bell ringer Quasimodo and the gypsy street dancer Esmeralda. However, the author positions the cathedral itself as the main character of the novel. Notre Dame of Paris thereby drawing public attention to it.

Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury

Moments of summer closed in bottles - this is dandelion wine. The book is woven from big and small stories that take place throughout the summer, everyday discoveries, the main of which is that we live, we feel, we breathe. The story itself is warm and unhurried. Brothers Douglas and Tom live in a provincial town and through them we see the world through the eyes of 12-year-old children.

"Fried Green Tomatoes at the Way Stop Cafe" by Fannie Flagg

Evelyn, a middle-aged woman, has lost interest in life and eats depression with chocolate. Once a week, she has to visit her mother-in-law at the nursing home. There, Evelyn meets 86-year-old Ninny, who is full of love and zest for life. Each time, the old woman tells stories from her past, which helps Evelyn reconsider her worldview.

"Over the Cuckoo's Nest", Ken Kesey

Main character Randle recklessly chooses the latter between a prison and a mental hospital. Here he tries to change the established rules and teach other patients to enjoy the life. An elderly, sullen nurse resists the innovations of a free-spirited patient out of fear of losing power over staff and patients.

The works of classical literature, undoubtedly, are the foundations of the foundations: they contain the culture, history, philosophy of the people about which the authors narrated in their works. In the niche of world classical literature, quite significant place occupies Russian literature: great amount works of domestic authors are read with pleasure abroad. We will try to consider the 15 most iconic works of Russian classical literature that everyone should be familiar with.

A.S. Pushkin "Eugene Onegin"

The most famous novel in verse tells us unusual story love between the main character, Eugene Onegin and Tatyana. Their feelings are born in different time and influence the characters in different ways: having fallen in love first, Tatyana, after an explanation with her beloved, withdraws into herself, but, in fact, remains herself. Onegin, however, a feeling that flared up much later changes him beyond recognition. He appears before the reader full of passion and tenderness, having lost his former coldness and pride and capable of a real, sincere, human feeling. Against the background of the main storyline, the remaining actions of the novel unfold, during which the Russian poet poses a huge number of important problems, such as the social, everyday and cultural way of the entire Russian society of the early 19th century.

A.N. Ostrovsky "Dowry"

An immortal play that tells about the sad fate of Russian women, the heartlessness of rich people and the petty-bourgeois character small people. It was superbly filmed by E. Ryazanov.

Stories by A.P. Chekhov

Chekhov wrote many stories, both funny and tragic. The main character of Chekhov is an ordinary person with his daily affairs and worries. The stories "Rothschild's Violin", "Ward No. 6", "The Remedy for Binge", "The Man in the Case", "Tears Invisible to the World", etc. tell us that no one else understood the soul of a Russian person like Chekhov. Despite the genre, Chekhov's stories are precious stone Russian literature.

A.S. Griboyedov "Woe from Wit"

The main idea of ​​Griboedov's comedy is expressed in the title of the work. The main character, Chatsky, who has returned from abroad, arrives at the house of the nobleman Famusov to see his daughter Sophia, his ex-lover. This is where it happens, its a pretty nasty encounter with everything" Famus Society”: by Famusov himself, Sophia, Molchalin, Skalozub, who live fenced off from the world with their stereotypes and long-outdated views of the world. Progressive, educated, who looked at the world in a different way, they instantly take Chatsky as crazy and dangerous to society. The problem of a person who stands out from the stereotypical crowd and because of this is not accepted by society, so sharply posed by Griboyedov, is still relevant to this day.

L.N. Tolstoy "Anna Karenina"

Main story line of this novel tragic story love between married Anna Karenina and officer Vronsky. Meeting your true love changes Anna's life, she is ready to sacrifice everything for her, but does not see a reciprocal gesture in her direction from her lover. The heroine, forced to fight with her own feelings and public contempt, decides to throw herself under the train. The problematics of the work are questions about marriage, love and family that concern modern society no less than at the time of writing this novel.

L.N. Tolstoy "War and Peace"

Tolstoy's epic novel describes the life of Russian society during the Patriotic War with Napoleon, hence the name of the novel. Scenes of war are replaced by scenes of peaceful life, where hundreds acting heroes reveal to readers their character, their spiritual qualities and life values. Among the huge number of heroes, Pierre Bezukhov and Andrei Bolkonsky stand out against the background of the rest, whose names are known even to those who are not familiar with this novel. The first is soft, fearful of committing wrong deeds, non-conflict later becomes a Decembrist. Bolkonsky, presented at the beginning of the novel as cold, tired of the whole society around him, is revealed as a sensitive nature, capable of a feat for the sake of his homeland and strong feeling towards the woman he loves. This novel, certainly deserves the attention of any connoisseur of literature for its variety of issues raised and all the brightness and contrast of the described social life.

F.M. Dostoevsky "Crime and Punishment"

The plot of the socio-psychological novel is based on the murder of an old pawnbroker by Rodion Raskolnikov and his further state of mind, the search for an answer to the question "is he a trembling creature or has a right." The problem of poverty raised by the author immediately catches the eye of the reader, which, in part, pushes Raskolnikov to a terrible act. But here the author’s idea borders on faith in goodness and love, on the ability to forgive and on those bright feelings who must suppress the brutality in the struggle for power.

M.A. Sholokhov "Quiet Flows the Don"

Sholokhov's novel touches upon the life of the Cossacks, their traditions, customs and values. Their cruel, strict morals of life make the Cossacks special, and unfolding against this background Forbidden love Gregory and Aksinya - extraordinary, contrary to all the rules, rebellious, but sincere to the core.

N.V. Gogol "Inspector"

Everyone famous comedy Gogol's "Inspector General" sets as its primary goal the ridicule of the city authorities, who, having learned about the arrival of the auditor, were seriously worried, and then, in his presence, began to frankly grovel before him, having missed only one important detail- Khlestakov, taken by them for an auditor, turned out to be the most common cunning and deceiver from the street. The problems of bribery, neglect of one's duties, pettiness and cowardice are brought to the fore in Gogol's comedy.

N.V. Gogol "Dead Souls"

The book tells about the adventures of Pavel Ivanovich Chichikov, the protagonist of the poem, a former collegiate adviser posing as a landowner. Chichikov arrives in an unnamed town, a certain provincial "city N" and immediately tries to gain confidence in all the inhabitants of the city of any importance, which he successfully succeeds. The hero becomes an extremely welcome guest at balls and dinners. The townspeople of the unnamed city are unaware of Chichikov's true goals. And its purpose is to buy up or gratuitously acquire dead peasants, who, according to the census, were still listed as living with local landowners, and then register them in their own name as living.

M.Yu. Lermontov "A Hero of Our Time"

It will be about spiritual world person. This topic is well disclosed thanks to the contradictory image of Pechorin. This person is not of the most pleasant character, not always noble deeds, but completely difficult fate. Someone may condemn him for his treatment of Bela, Maxim Maksimych and Princess, someone empathizes with him, especially after his monologue about the hardship of his fate in Princess Mary. Pechorin is a person who is in deep conflict with society, but at the same time, a person who cannot but arouse admiration from this same society by the strength of his personality.

I.S. Turgenev "Fathers and Sons"

The novel became a landmark for its time, and the image of the protagonist Yevgeny Bazarov was perceived by young people as an example to follow. Such ideals as uncompromisingness, lack of reverence for authorities and old truths, the priority of the useful over the beautiful, were perceived by the people of that time and were reflected in Bazarov's worldview.

I.S. Turgenev "Notes of a hunter"

The classic hunted a lot in the Oryol province. There he met different people, he followed the life of the Russian people, which he describes in his book. This collection of short stories published in 1847-1851 in the Sovremennik magazine and published by separate edition in 1852. Three stories were written and added by the author to the collection much later.

M.A. Bulgakov "The Master and Margarita"

The main problem of the novel "The Master and Margarita" is the search for truth, the search for oneself, one's personality, one's direction, life path. Truth is represented here by the Master's novel, but the one who comprehends and finds the truth inevitably becomes mentally ill. One of the main ideas in the novel is also the struggle between good and evil, which affects all the heroes of the novel, intertwining the genres of science fiction, satire and philosophy. Although the novel was published in Soviet time, it has become an undisputed classic.

M.A. Bulgakov "Heart of a Dog"

At the heart of the story dog's heart"- a story about how Professor Preobrazhensky decides to transplant a human pituitary gland and ovaries to a homeless dog. His fantastic experiment ends with the transformation of a cute stray dog ​​into a disgusting representative of the proletariat Sharikov. The problem of the proletariat, by the way, is one of the main problems of the story. The post-revolutionary structure of society, which causes undisguised irritation of Preobrazhensky, makes the reader think deeply.

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By Russian classical literature, we mean the works of the classics: not only exemplary writers, but also those who have become symbols of Russian culture. Only the person who knows classical works, appreciates their merits, feels them inner beauty can be considered truly educated. Today you will learn by opinion women's magazine Charla.

10 best books of Russian literature: The Brothers Karamazov

"The Brothers Karamazov" was conceived as the first part of the novel "The Life of the Great Sinner". The first sketches were made in 1878, the novel was completed in 1880. However, Dostoevsky did not have time to complete his plans: the writer died a few months after the publication of the book. Most of The Brothers Karamazov was written in Staraya Russa- the prototype of Skotoprigonyevsk, where the main action takes place.

Perhaps this novel can be considered the most complex and controversial work of the great Russian writer. Critics dubbed it an "intellectual detective", many call it the best work about the mysterious Russian soul. This is the last and one of the most famous novels Dostoevsky, it was filmed both here and in the West, where, by the way, this work is held in high esteem. What is this novel about? Each reader answers this question differently. The author himself defined his great work as "a novel about blasphemy and its refutation." One thing is certain, this is one of the most profound philosophical works of world literature about sin, mercy, the eternal struggle that takes place in the human soul.

10 best books of Russian literature: "Idiot" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

"Moron"- Dostoevsky's fifth novel. Published from 1868 to 1869 in the journal "Russian Bulletin". This novel occupies a special place in the writer's work: he is considered one of the most mysterious works of Dostoevsky. The protagonist of the book is Lev Nikolaevich Myshkin, whom the author himself called a "positively beautiful" person, the embodiment of Christian goodness and virtue. Conducted most life is closed, Prince Myshkin decided to go out, but he did not know what cruelty, hypocrisy, greed he would have to face: for his disinterestedness, honesty, philanthropy and kindness, the prince was contemptuously nicknamed an "idiot" ....

10 best books of Russian literature: "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina" by Leo Tolstoy

Epic novel by Leo Tolstoy "War and Peace" about the times of the two wars against Napoleon - 1805 and 1812 - one of the most famous works not only Russian, but also world literature. This book is from timeless classics, because it reveals with deep skill the main components human life: war and peace, life and death, love and betrayal, courage and cowardice. The Greatest epic work has a tremendous success all over the world: the book was filmed several times, performances and an opera were staged based on it. The novel consists of four parts, the first part was published in 1865 in Russkiy Vestnik.

The tragic novel about the love of married Anna Karenina for the handsome officer Vronsky is one of the greatest masterpieces of Russian literature, still relevant today. "All happy families similar to each other, each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way” - these lines are familiar to every person.

"Anna Karenina"- a complex, deep, psychologically refined work that captures the reader from the first lines and does not let go until the end. The novel by the brilliant psychologist Tolstoy captivates with its absolute artistic authenticity and dramatic narrative, forcing the reader to watch closely how the relationship between Anna Karenina and Vronsky, Levin and Kitty develops. It is not surprising that this book captivated not only Russian readers, but also Europe and America.

10 best books of Russian literature: Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov

Bulgakov wrote this brilliant novel for eleven years, constantly changing and supplementing the text. However, Bulgakov never managed to see it published: thirty years passed before one of the greatest works of Russian prose of the twentieth century was allowed to be published. "The Master and Margarita"- the most mysterious and mystical novel of Russian literature. This book has received worldwide recognition: many countries of the world are trying to comprehend its secrets.

10 best books of Russian literature: Dead Souls by Nikolai Gogol

Gogol's immortal work « Dead Souls» about human tricks and weaknesses must be in the home library. Gogol very brightly and colorfully showed human souls: after all, "dead souls" are not only those that Chichikov bought, but also the souls of living people, buried under their petty interests.

Initially, the novel was conceived in three volumes. The first volume appeared in 1842. However, further events have a mystical connotation: having finished the second volume, Gogol completely burned it - only a few chapters remained in drafts. And ten days after that, the writer died ....

10 best books of Russian literature: "Doctor Zhivago" by Boris Pasternak

"Doctor Zhivago"- the pinnacle of Pasternak's work as a prose writer. The writer created his novel for ten years from 1945 to 1955. This is a sincere and piercing love story against the backdrop of the chaos of the Civil War, which is accompanied by poems by the protagonist - Yuri Zhivago. These poems, written by Pasternak in different periods his life, as well as possible, reveal the unique facets of the author's poetic talent. For "Doctor Zhivago" Boris Pasternak October 23, 1958 received Nobel Prize. But in the homeland of the writer, unfortunately, the novel caused a huge scandal, besides, the book long years banned. Pasternak was one of the few who defended freedom of speech to the end. Perhaps this is what cost him his life ...

10 best books of Russian literature: a collection of short stories "Dark Alleys" by Ivan Bunin

stories « Dark alleys» - frank, sincere, exquisitely sensual stories about love. Perhaps these stories are best example domestic love prose. The Nobel Prize winner, a brilliant writer was one of the few authors of his time (the stories were written in 1938) who spoke so openly, sincerely and beautifully about the relationship between a man and a woman, about a wonderful love that can last a lifetime ... “Dark alleys ” will surely appeal to all women and girls as one of the most poignant stories about love.

10 best books of Russian literature: "Quiet Flows the Don" by Mikhail Sholokhov

epic novel « Quiet Don» in four volumes was published in 1940 in the "Roman-gazeta". This is one of the largest works of Russian literature, which brought Mikhail Sholokhov world fame. Moreover, in 1965 the writer was awarded the Nobel Prize "For the artistic power and integrity of the epic about the Don Cossacks at a turning point for Russia." This is a grandiose novel about the fate of the Don Cossacks, a fascinating saga of love, devotion, betrayal and hatred. The book, the debate about which has not subsided to this day: some literary critics believe that in fact the authorship does not belong to Sholokhov. In any case, this work deserves to be read.

Top 10 Russian Literature Books: The Gulag Archipelago by Alexander Solzhenitsyn

Another Nobel laureate, classic domestic literature, eminent writer XX century - Alexander Solzhenitsyn, author of the world-famous documentary and artistic epic "The Gulag Archipelago" narrating about the repressions in Soviet years. This is more than a book: it is an entire study based on personal experience author (Solzhenitsyn himself was a victim of repression), documents and testimonies of many eyewitnesses. This is a book about suffering, tears, blood. But at the same time, it shows that a person can always, under the most difficult circumstances, remain a person.

Of course, this is far from full list outstanding books of Russian literature. Nevertheless, these are books that every person who appreciates and honors Russian culture should know.

Alisa Terentyeva

(Russian) is a broad concept, and everyone puts their own meaning into it. If you ask readers what associations it evokes in them, then the answers will be different. For some, this is the basis of the library fund, someone will say that the works of classical Russian literature are a kind of sample that has a high artistic merit. For schoolchildren, this is everything that is studied at school. And they will all be absolutely right in their own way. So what is it - classic literature? Russian literature, today we will talk only about it. O foreign classics we will talk in another article.

Russian literature

There is a generally accepted periodization of the formation and development of Russian literature. Its history is divided into the following time periods:

What works are called classics?

Many readers are sure that classical literature (Russian) is Pushkin, Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy - that is, the works of those writers who lived in the 19th century. It's not like that at all. The era of the Middle Ages and the 20th century can be classical. By what canons and principles to determine whether a novel or a story is a classic? Firstly, a classical work must have a high artistic value, be a model for others. Secondly, it must have worldwide recognition, it must be included in the fund of world culture.

And you need to be able to distinguish between the concepts of classical and popular literature. Classic is something that has stood the test of time, oh popular work can quickly forget. If its relevance continues for more than a dozen years, perhaps it will eventually become a classic as well.

Origins of Russian classical literature

AT late XVIII century, only the established nobility of Russia split into two opposing camps: conservatives and reformers. This split was due different attitude to the changes that took place in life: Peter's reforms, understanding the tasks of the Enlightenment, the sore peasant question, attitude to power. This struggle of extremes led to the rise of spirituality, self-consciousness, which gave rise to Russian classics. We can say that it was forged in the course of dramatic processes in the country.

Classical literature (Russian), having been born in the complex and contradictory 18th century, was finally formed in XIX century. Its main features are: national identity, maturity, self-awareness.

Russian classical literature of the 19th century

An important role in the development of the culture of that time was played by the growth of national consciousness. Opening more and more educational institutions, intensifies public importance literature, writers begin to pay much attention mother tongue. even more made me think about what is happening in the country.

Karamzin's influence on the development of 19th century literature

Nikolai Mikhailovich Karamzin, the greatest Russian historian, writer and journalist, was the most influential figure in Russian culture of the 18th-19th centuries. His historical novels and the monumental "History of the Russian State" a huge impact on the work of subsequent writers and poets: Zhukovsky, Pushkin, Griboyedov. He is one of the great reformers of the Russian language. Karamzin put into use a large number of new words, without which we cannot imagine modern speech today.

Russian classical literature: a list of the best works

Select and list the best literary works- the task is difficult, because each reader has his own preferences and tastes. A novel that for one will be a masterpiece, another will seem boring and uninteresting. How, then, to compile a list of classical Russian literature that would satisfy the majority of readers? One way is to conduct surveys. On their basis, it is possible to draw conclusions about which work the readers themselves consider the best of the proposed options. These data collection methods are carried out regularly, although the data may vary slightly over time.

List of the best creations of Russian classics, according to versions literary magazines and Internet portals, looks like this:

Under no circumstances should you consider this list reference. In some ratings and polls, not Bulgakov, but Leo Tolstoy or Alexander Pushkin may be in the first place, and some of the writers listed may not exist at all. Ratings are extremely subjective. It is better to make a list of your favorite classics for yourself and focus on it.

The Importance of Russian Classical Literature

The creators of Russian classics have always had a great social responsibility. They never acted as moralizers, did not give ready-made answers in their works. Writers put before the reader difficult task and made him think about her decision. They raised serious social and public problems in their works, which they still have for us. great importance. Therefore, Russian classics remain as relevant today.

Many of us from school have remained convinced that for the most part Russian classics are a rather boring and unthinkably drawn-out work for several hundred pages about the hardships of life, mental suffering and philosophical quest main characters. We have collected Russian classics that are impossible not to read to the end.

Anatoly Pristavkin "A golden cloud spent the night"

“A golden cloud spent the night” by Anatoly Pristavkin- a story, poignant in its tragedy, that happened to orphans, twin brothers Sasha and Kolka Kuzmin, who were evacuated along with the rest of the pupils orphanage during the war in the Caucasus. Here it was decided to establish a labor colony for land development. Children turn out to be innocent victims of the government's policy towards the peoples of the Caucasus. This is one of the most powerful and honest stories about war orphans and deportation. Caucasian peoples. “A golden cloud spent the night” has been translated into 30 languages ​​of the world and is rightfully one of the the best works Russian classics. 10th place in our rating.

Boris Pasternak "Doctor Zhivago"

Novel Boris Pasternak "Doctor Zhivago", which brought him world fame and the Nobel Prize - in 9th place in the list of the best works of Russian classics. For his novel, Pasternak was sharply criticized by representatives of the official literary world countries. The manuscript of the book was banned for publication, and the writer himself, under pressure, was forced to refuse to present the prestigious award. After the death of Pasternak, she was transferred to his son.

Mikhail Sholokhov "Quiet Flows the Don"

In terms of the scale and scope of the period of life of the main characters described in it, it can be compared with Leo Tolstoy's "War and Peace". This is an epic story about the life and fate of the representatives of the Don Cossacks. The novel covers three most difficult eras of the country: the first world war, the revolution of 1917 and civil war. What happened in the soul of people in those days, what reasons made them stand up different sides barricades of relatives and friends? The writer tries to answer these questions in one of the best works of Russian classical literature. "Quiet Don" - on the 8th place in our rating.

Stories by Anton Chekhov

The universally recognized classic of Russian literature, occupy 7th place in our list. One of the most famous playwrights in the world, wrote more than 300 works different genre He passed away very early, at the age of 44. Chekhov's stories, ironic, funny and eccentric, reflected the realities of life of that era. They have not lost their relevance even now. Feature of it short works- do not answer questions, but ask them to the reader.

I. Ilf and E. Petrov "The Twelve Chairs"

The novels of writers with a wonderful sense of humor I. Ilf and E. Petrov "The Twelve Chairs" and "The Golden Calf" take 6th place among the best works of Russian classics. After reading them, every reader will understand that classical literature is not only interesting and exciting, but also funny. The adventures of the great strategist Ostap Bender, the protagonist of the books by Ilf and Petrov, will not leave anyone indifferent. Immediately after the first publication, the writers' works were ambiguously perceived in literary circles. But time has shown their artistic value.

In fifth place in our ranking of the best works of Russian classics - The Gulag Archipelago by Alexander Solzhenitsyn. It's not only great romance about one of the most difficult and terrible periods in the history of the country - repressions in the USSR, but also autobiographical work, based on the personal experience of the author, as well as letters and memoirs of more than two hundred prisoners of the camps. The release of the novel in the West was accompanied by loud scandal and persecution deployed against Solzhenitsyn and other dissidents. The publication of The Gulag Archipelago became possible in the USSR only in 1990. The novel is one of best books century.

Nikolai Gogol "Evenings on a farm near Dikanka"

Nikolai Vasilyevich Gogol is a universally recognized classic of world significance. The crown of his work is considered the novel "Dead Souls", the second volume of which was destroyed by the author himself. But our rating of the best works of Russian classics included the first book Gogol - "Evenings on a farm near Dikanka". It is hard to believe that the stories included in the book and written with sparkling humor were practically the first experience in Gogol's writing. A flattering review of the work was left by Pushkin, who was sincerely amazed and fascinated by Gogol's stories, written in a lively, poetic language without pretentiousness and stiffness.

The events described in the book take place in different time periods: in XVII, XVIII XIX centuries.

Fyodor Dostoyevsky "Crime and Punishment"

Novel "Crime and Punishment" by F. M. Dostoevsky ranks third in the list of the best works of Russian classics. He got the status cult book world importance. This is one of the most frequently filmed books. It's not only deep philosophical work, in which the author poses to readers the problems of moral responsibility, good and evil, but also a psychological drama and a fascinating detective story. The author shows the reader the process of turning a talented and respectable young man into a murderer. He is no less interested in the possibility of Raskolnikov's atonement for guilt.

Great epic novel Leo Tolstoy "War and Peace", the volume of which terrifies schoolchildren for many decades, is actually very interesting. It covers the period of several military campaigns against France, the strongest at that time, led by Napoleon Bonaparte. This is one of the brightest examples of the best works of not only Russian, but also world classics. The novel is recognized as one of the most epic works in world literature. Here every reader will find his favorite topic: love, war, courage.

Mikhail Bulgakov "The Master and Margarita"

Topping our list of examples of the best classic literature is the marvelous novel. The author never lived to see the publication of his book - it was published 30 years after his death.

The Master and Margarita is such a complex work that not a single attempt to film the novel has succeeded. The figures of Woland, the Master and Margarita require filigree accuracy in the transfer of their images. Unfortunately, no actor has yet managed to achieve this. The film adaptation of the novel by director Vladimir Bortko can be considered the most successful.