The Novel in Russia: From Pushkin to Pasternak

The Novel in Russia explores the Russian sensibility through prose fiction, focusing on six authors from the great age of prose realism and the challenges faced by writers in the Soviet era.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 214 pages
Publication date: 25 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Novel in Russia delves into the rich tapestry of Russian sensibility, unveiling its essence through the dominant medium of prose fiction. It explores a fascinating transformation in narrative art, where authors like Pushkin, Lermontov, and Gogol abandoned poetry for the prose, paving the way for a new era of realism. This insightful examination takes a closer look at six influential authors from the grand era of prose realism: Goncharov, Turgenev, Leskov, Tolstoy, Saltykov-Shchedrin, and Dostoevsky. The book offers a comprehensive account of these remarkable writers, shedding light on their contributions to Russian literature. Additionally, it appraises the decadent prose of the earlier Soviet era, delves into the school of Socialist Realism, and pays homage to the iconic novel Doctor Zhivago. Throughout this captivating journey, the theme of the writer's unwavering struggle against critical pressure and State interference emerges as a recurring motif, adding depth and complexity to the narrative.

Weight: 403g
Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367550837