A long-forgotten treasure of Russian letters returns: meet the great masters whose voices shaped 19th century Russian soul and story. Ernest Dupuy s The Great Masters of Russian Literature in the Nineteenth Century is a vivid, readable guide to the towering figures Tolstoy and Dostoevsky, Chekhov and Turgenev and the novels, stories, and essays that redefined modern fiction. Combining biographical insight with lively Russian literary analysis, Dupuy traces how these Russian novelists of the 1800s wrestled with faith, society, and the self, shaping Russian literary history and the world stage. Readers will find clear summaries, critical perspective, and engaging author biographies that illuminate the lives behind the masterpieces. This edition out of print for decades is newly restored and republished by Alpha Editions. Meticulously refreshed for today s and future generations, it s more than a reprint: a collector s item and cultural treasure for anyone passionate about classic Russian literature. Whether you re a casual reader curious about classic Russian literature, a student of literature studies Russia, or a collector of Ernest Dupuy book editions and Russian literary criticism, this volume bridges scholarship and storytelling with warmth and authority. Perfect for shelves, classrooms, and bedside reading, this book invites you to rediscover the minds that made Russian literature unforgettable. Keywords: Russian literature masters, 19th century Russian authors, Russian literary history.