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To Essay

To Essay

Bardarska, Rusana
Buxton, Christopher
Hristova, Zornitsa

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Publisher Price: $21.95

ISBN10: 1960385453
ISBN13: 9781960385451
Publisher: Open Letter Books
Published: Oct 14 2025
Pages: 612
Weight: 1.43
Height: 1.09 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English

Winner of the Open Letter Contemporary Bulgarian Literature Contest

In To Essay, Rusana Bardarska offers a bold, multifaceted exploration of the human condition through a striking blend of narrative fiction, essay, and philosophical inquiry. Spanning the author's journey from childhood in communist Bulgaria to her adult years in post-communist Europe, this thought-provoking work weaves together themes of time, death, identity, and language.

Bardarska's unique voice combines humor, existentialist reflection, and sharp cultural critique to navigate the complexities of personal history and societal change. From meditations on Marxism and economics to reflections on feminism, multilingualism, and the role of art in human life, To Essay challenges the boundaries of genre and invites readers to contemplate their place in the ever-changing landscape of the world.

Rich with personal narrative and intellectual rigor, To Essay is a deeply engaging reflection on how we experience time, choose our paths, and leave traces of our existence in an increasingly globalized world.

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