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Limonov

By Emmanuel Carrère
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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Limonov by Emmanuel Carrère is a riveting biography that explores the life of Eduard Limonov, a controversial and enigmatic figure in Russian politics and literature. The book follows his journey from being a rebellious youth in Ukraine to becoming a literary icon and political dissenter, traversing various eras and countries. Carrère delves into Limonov's complex identity, revealing a life filled with extraordinary adventures, ideological struggles, and a relentless pursuit of personal freedom.
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Limonov

Limonov is not a fictional character, but he could have been. He's lived a hundred lives. This book tells the story about this charecter.

Limonov is not a fictional character, but he could have been. He's lived a hundred lives. He was a hoodlum in Ukraine, an idol of the Soviet underground, punk-poet and valet to a billionaire in Manhattan, fashion writer in Paris, lost soldier in the Balkans, and now, in the chaos after the fall of communism a charismatic party leader of a gang of political desperados.

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The acclaimed, astonishing life of Limonov, idol of the Soviet underground, punk-poet, lost soldier in the Balkans, and a charismatic party leader.

Limonov is not a fictional character, but he could have been. He's lived a hundred lives. He was a hoodlum in Ukraine, an idol of the Soviet underground, punk-poet and valet to a billionaire in Manhattan, fashion writer in Paris, lost soldier in the Balkans, and now, in the chaos after the fall of communism, a charismatic party leader of a gang of political desperados.

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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Reviews of Limonov commend Emmanuel Carrère's adventurous approach and masterful writing, capturing the complex life of Eduard Limonov with both admiration and critique. The book blends adventure, cultural analysis, and personal exploration, providing insight into post-war European identity and Russian culture. Critics highlight Carrère's cool honesty, narrative verve, and ability to transform Limonov's controversial life into an exhilarating read that's both informative and entertaining. Described as a lively and virtuosic work, it's seen as a unique mix of novel, biography, and philosophical inquiry.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846148217

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 October 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Translated by John Lambert

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 352

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Biography & Memoir Emmanuel Carrère Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction Penguin Books Series: Penguin Modern Classics

About the Author

Emmanuel Carrere, novelist, filmmaker, journalist, and biographer, is the award-winning internationally renowned author of The Adversary (a New York Times Notable Book), Lives Other Than My Own, My Life As A Russian Novel, Class Trip and The Mustache. Carrere lives in Paris.

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