{"title":"Gaito Gazdanov","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Gaito Gazdanov, a celebrated Russian émigré author whose works comfortably sit within the realm of \u003cem\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e. Known for his distinctive narrative style and philosophically rich storytelling, Gazdanov offers readers an opportunity to explore existential themes intricately woven against the backdrop of 20th-century Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his acclaimed novels, \u003cem\u003eThe Spectre of Alexander Wolf\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies his literary prowess through its exploration of fate, memory, and identity. Set against a tapestry of poetic prose, this novel, like much of his work, reflects Gazdanov's introspective insights gained from his experiences as a Russian expatriate living in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGazdanov pushes the boundaries of fiction, inviting readers into a world where reality and the metaphysical often intersect. Perfect for lovers of intricate plots and profound reflections, his writings are an evocative escape into a richly detailed universe. Explore this collection and immerse yourself in the fascinating tales spun by Gaito Gazdanov, a master storyteller who continues to leave an indelible mark on world literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-spectre-of-alexander-wolf-by-gaito-gazdanov-9781805330233","title":"The Spectre of Alexander Wolf","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A tantalising mystery... a mesmerising work of literature' - Antony Beevor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Truly troubling, a weird meditation on death, war and sex' - \u003ci\u003eParis Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA superb early postmodern classic by one of Nabokov's fellow émigré writers, rediscovered after more than half a century\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA man comes across a short story which recounts in minute detail his killing of a soldier, long ago - from the victim's point of view. It's a story that should not exist, and whose author can only be a dead man.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSo begins the strange quest for its elusive writer: 'Alexander Wolf'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA singular classic, \u003ci\u003eThe Spectre of Alexander Wolf\u003c\/i\u003e is a psychological thriller and existential inquiry into guilt and redemption, coincidence and fate, love and death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of the Pushkin Press Classics series: timeless storytelling by icons of literature, hand-picked from around the globe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTranslated by Bryan Karetnyk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGaito Gazdanov (1903-1971) joined the White Army aged just sixteen and fought in the Russian Civil War. Exiled in Paris from the 1920s onwards, he eventually became a nocturnal taxi-driver and quickly gained prominence on the literary scene as a novelist, essayist, critic and short-story writer, and was greatly acclaimed by Maxim Gorky, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46533990940908,"sku":"9781805330233","price":23.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/21316633482830.jpg?v=1749399722"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/gaito-gazdanov.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}