by Paul Negri
First published 2003
Escape the confines of your life through the eyes of a nation in turmoil. This collection of 12 short stories by the masters of Russian literature plunges you into the depths of existential struggle and passive resistance. From the streets of St. Petersburg to the desolate Siberian tundra, these characters grapple with the tumultuous spirit of a country in transformation.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, 20th-century, 19th-century, russian-literature
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: existential-struggle, passive-resistance
Setting: Russia, St. Petersburg, Siberia
Period: 19th-century, 20th-century
196 pages · Paperback · Dover Publications