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Anissia: The Life Story of a Peasant
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ISBN13: 9781025273631
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 232
Weight: 1.11
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Anissia: The Life Story of a Peasant is a compelling firsthand account of the trials and triumphs of a Russian peasant woman during the nineteenth century. Presented with the editorial guidance and involvement of Leo Tolstoy, this narrative offers an intimate glimpse into the social and economic realities of rural life in Imperial Russia. The work explores themes of hardship, faith, and the enduring strength of the human spirit amidst a landscape of systemic poverty and traditional customs.
Through Anissia's eyes, readers gain a unique perspective on the domestic life, labor, and communal structures that defined the Russian peasantry. The prose is marked by a raw, unvarnished honesty that reflects the oral traditions of the era. This biography serves not only as a deeply personal memoir but also as a significant historical document, illustrating the profound cultural and social experiences of the laboring classes. It remains a vital contribution to Russian literature and social history, providing a powerful voice to a demographic often left on the margins of historical records.
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