One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich
Description
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's seminal work plunges readers into the brutal reality of a Soviet labor camp through the eyes of Ivan Denisovich Shukhov. This unflinching narrative chronicles a single day, revealing Shukhov's tenacious struggle for survival and his quiet defiance against a dehumanizing system. Solzhenitsyn masterfully portrays the stark landscape of oppression, exploring themes of resilience, dignity, and the enduring human spirit in the face of extreme adversity. The novel stands as a powerful testament to the author's literary genius and a vital document of 20th-century history.
Available Editions
paperback
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Published Jan 1, 2005
182 pages
ISBN: 9780374529529
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Details
First Published
1962
Language
rus
Translation
From: rus
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn.