by Boris Leonidovich Pasternak
First published 1959
Celebrated Russian poet Boris Pasternak recounts his extraordinary life, from his precocious childhood to his rise as a literary titan. Pasternak paints a vivid portrait of Moscow's vibrant artistic community, sharing intimate glimpses of the writers, musicians, and thinkers who shaped his world. As he navigates the turbulent currents of his era, Pasternak's reflections become a poignant meditation on memory's power to illuminate the human experience.
Genres: biography, 20th-century, autobiography, memoir
Vibes: emotional, intimate, lyrical
Tropes: memoir, personal-history
Setting: Moscow
Period: 20th Century
192 pages · Hardcover · Pantheon