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Short Stories Out of Soviet Russia
Hardcover
Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025984117
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 220
Weight: 1.07
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Short Stories Out of Soviet Russia is a compelling anthology that provides a window into the literary landscape of Russia during the formative years following the Revolution. Compiled and translated by the noted author and translator John Cournos, this collection gathers diverse voices that reflect the profound social, political, and cultural shifts of the early Soviet era. Through a series of evocative narratives, the work explores themes of transformation, struggle, and the human condition within a rapidly changing society.
This volume includes contributions from several significant writers of the 1920s, offering readers access to the stylistic experimentation and gritty realism that characterized early 20th-century Russian fiction. From depictions of rural life to the complexities of urban industrialization, these stories capture the atmosphere of a nation in flux. As a vital historical document of world literature, Short Stories Out of Soviet Russia remains an essential resource for understanding the evolution of the Soviet identity and the enduring power of the Russian storytelling tradition during a period of monumental upheaval. The collection serves as both a literary survey and a cultural artifact of a pivotal moment in global history.
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