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Book Synopsis: One of the most famous works of Russian literature, a memoir about a writer's coming of age during World War I, the Russian Civil War, and the rise of the Soviet era. This is the first unabridged translation of the first three books of Konstantin Paustovsky's magnum opus.
In 1943, the Soviet author Konstantin Paustovsky started out on what would prove a masterwork, The Story of a Life, a grand, novelistic memoir of a life spent on the ravaged frontier of Russian history. Eventually expanding to fill six volumes, this extraordinary work of a lifetime would establish Paustovsky as one of Russia's great writers and lead to a nomination for the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Here the first three books of Paustovsky's epic autobiography—long unavailable in English—appear in a splendid new translation by Douglas Smith. Taking the reader from Paustovsky's Ukrainian youth, his family struggling on the verge of collapse, through the first stirrings of writerly ambition, to his experiences working as a paramedic on the front lines of World War I and then as a journalist covering Russia's violent spiral into revolution, this vivid and suspenseful story of coming-of-age in a time of troubles is lifted by the energy and lyricism of Paustovsky's prose and marked throughout by his deep love of the natural world. The Story of a Life is a dazzling achievement of modern literature.
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Experience the captivating world of Russian literature with "The Story of a Life" - a memoir that takes you on a journey through World War I, the Russian Civil War, and the rise of the Soviet era. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Konstantin Paustovsky's magnum opus, now available in the first-ever unabridged translation of the first three books. This is a rare opportunity to delve into the captivating narrative that propelled Paustovsky to become one of Russia's greatest writers.
Step into the tumultuous landscape of 1943, as Konstantin Paustovsky embarks on creating his masterwork. "The Story of a Life" spans six volumes, a staggering achievement that earned Paustovsky a nomination for the prestigious Nobel Prize in Literature. Now, with Douglas Smith's splendid new translation, the first three books of Paustovsky's epic autobiography are finally accessible in English. Discover Paustovsky's Ukrainian youth, his family's struggle on the edge of collapse, and his blossoming writerly ambition.
Envelop yourself in the gripping tales that transport you to the front lines of World War I, where Paustovsky served as a paramedic. Witness the raw realities and harrowing experiences that shaped his perspective, as he then transitions to a journalist covering Russia's violent spiral into revolution. Through his evocative prose and unwavering love for the natural world, Paustovsky paints a vivid and suspenseful coming-of-age story. "The Story of a Life" is an unforgettable testament to the resilience of the human spirit.
Don't miss your chance to own this dazzling achievement of modern literature. Immerse yourself in "The Story of a Life" and let Paustovsky's lyrical storytelling captivate your imagination. Discover the turbulent world of Russian history through the eyes of one of its greatest literary talents. Click here to embark on this remarkable literary journey today.
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