Ismail Kadare
A Dictator Calls
A Dictator Calls
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Ismail Kadare's novel "Comrade Stalin Wishes to Speak with You" is a fascinating exploration of the relationship between writers and tyranny, based on the true story of Stalin's phone call to Pasternak in 1934. It brings to light uncanny parallels with Kadare's experience writing under dictatorship.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 04 July 2024
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
Longlisted for the International Booker Prize, Comrade Stalin Wishes to Speak with You is a captivating exploration of the relationship between writers and tyranny, written by the winner of the first Man Booker International Prize. In this intriguing blend of dreams and dossier facts, Ismail Kadare meticulously reconstructs the three minutes of their conversation and the aftermath of this tense and enigmatic moment in modern history. Drawing on the testimonies of witnesses, reporters, and writers such as Isaiah Berlin and Anna Akhmatova, Kadare skillfully weaves a gripping tale of power and political structures, delving into the intricate relationship between writers and tyranny. The narrative uncovers striking parallels with Kadare's own experience of writing under dictatorship, when he received a surprising phone call of his own. Translated from the Albanian by John Hodgson, Kadare is a prominent and influential contemporary novelist in Europe, known for his stark and memorable prose that leaves a lasting impression on the reader's consciousness.
Weight: 160g
Dimension: 198 x 130 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529920574
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