Vasily Grossman and the Soviet Century
Description
This authoritative biography traces the life and literary legacy of Vasily Grossman, a Soviet journalist and novelist who chronicled the defining catastrophes of the twentieth century. From his firsthand reporting on the Holocaust and the Ukrainian famine to his profound depictions of war, persecution, and moral courage, Grossman confronted both Nazi and Stalinist totalitarianism with extraordinary compassion and clarity. The book illuminates the personal experiences and historical forces that shaped his major works, including the suppressed masterpiece later recognized as one of the century’s great novels. It offers a compelling portrait of a writer whose witness, conscience, and humane vision continue to resonate.
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hardcover
Yale University Press
Published Mar 26, 2019
424 pages
ISBN: 9780300222784
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First Published
2019
Language
eng
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