Life and Fate (Vintage Classic Russians Series)

Name: Life and Fate (Vintage Classic Russians Series)
Brand: Vintage Publishing
SKU: 9781784871963
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By Vasily Grossman

Series: Vintage Classic Russians Series

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Summary

Life and Fate by Vasily Grossman is a sweeping historical novel set during the Battle of Stalingrad in World War II. It intricately weaves together the lives of a diverse cast of characters, exploring themes of love, war, freedom, and totalitarianism. The book captures the essence of human resilience amidst the horrors and chaos of war, offering profound insights into the human condition.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you are interested in gripping, human-centric narratives set against the backdrop of World War II. This powerful and sweeping novel explores the complexities of Soviet society while delving into the contrasting experiences of individuals caught in the tide of history. If you appreciate rich character development and thought-provoking themes, this book will appeal to you.

Life and Fate (Vintage Classic Russians Series)

Offering a broad portrait of an age and a searing vision of Stalinist Russia, this book is also the story of a family, the Shaposhnikovs, whose lives in the army, the gulag, a physics institute, a power station and a concentration camp are stunningly evoked, from their darkest to their most poetic moments.

The Vintage Classics Russians Series - sumptuous editions of the greatest books to come out of Russia during the most tumultuous period in its history

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The Vintage Classics Russians Series offers sumptuous editions of the greatest books to come out of Russia during the most tumultuous period in its history.

Life and Fate is the great Russian 20th-century novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Stalingrad.

Life and Fate is an epic tale of a country told through the fate of a single family, the Shaposhnikovs. As the battle of Stalingrad looms, Grossman's characters must work out their destinies in a world torn by ideological tyranny and war.

Completed in 1960 and then confiscated by the KGB, this sweeping panorama of Soviet Society remained unpublished until it was smuggled into the West in 1980, where it was hailed as a masterpiece.

The Vintage Classics Russians Series offers sumptuous editions of the greatest books to come out of Russia during the most tumultuous period in its history.

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Life and Fate by Vasily Grossman is celebrated as one of the twentieth century's greatest literary masterpieces, often compared to works of Tolstoy and Dostoevsky. Critics praise its evocative portrayal of tyranny and war alongside its deep emotional impact, with some citing it as a novel that stirs profound emotional responses. Grossman's exploration of personal and historical tragedy reflects his own experiences and the broader human condition, making it a poignant and enduring classic.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784871963

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 January 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Contributors:

Translated by Robert Chandler
Translated by Robert Chandler

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 801g

Pages: 912

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About the Author

Vasily Grossman was born in 1905. In 1941, he became a war reporter for the Red Army newspaper Red Star and came to be regarded as a legendary war hero. Life and Fate, his masterpiece, was considered a threat to the totalitarian regime, and Grossman was told that there was no chance of the novel being published for another 200 years. Grossman died in 1964.