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Discover 'Dovlatov and Surroundings', a captivating homage to the illustrious Russian writer Sergei Dovlatov, penned by Alexander Genis. This trade paperback, published in 2023 by Academic Studies Press, offers an in-depth exploration of the Soviet, post-Soviet, and American cultures that profoundly influenced Dovlatov's life and work. Ideal for literature enthusiasts and scholars alike, this book seamlessly weaves personal anecdotes with broader cultural analyses. Through Genis's masterful storytelling, readers will engage with reflections on diaspora life and the intricate tapestry of language, politics, and literature that shaped Dovlatov's journey. This significant literary work acts as both an obituary and a tribute, shedding light on Dovlatov's lasting impact on Russian literature and the complexities of Soviet cultural heritage. Perfect for anyone interested in Russian literary history and the nuances of cultural identity, 'Dovlatov and Surroundings' is a must-have. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9798887190525
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Academic Studies Press
Description:
Dovlatov and Surroundings is a literary ode by one of the most consequential late 20th-century Russian writers, Alexander Genis, to another: Sergei Dovlatov. Though the book’s focus is ostensibly the man himself, the text unfolds as a comprehensive look at the Soviet, post-Soviet, and American cultures that shaped him and which he shaped. Dovlatov and Surroundings constantly, but effortlessly shifts its focus from the intimate to the sweeping, as Genis’s reflections on his friendship with Dovlatov organically give way to recollections about diaspora life, which transition smoothly into analyses of language, culture, politics, and literature. Characterized by Genis as an obituary, this book makes plain the significance of Dovlatov to Russian literature and the nuances of the Soviet cultural heritage.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9798887190525
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Academic Studies Press
Description:
Dovlatov and Surroundings is a literary ode by one of the most consequential late 20th-century Russian writers, Alexander Genis, to another: Sergei Dovlatov. Though the book’s focus is ostensibly the man himself, the text unfolds as a comprehensive look at the Soviet, post-Soviet, and American cultures that shaped him and which he shaped. Dovlatov and Surroundings constantly, but effortlessly shifts its focus from the intimate to the sweeping, as Genis’s reflections on his friendship with Dovlatov organically give way to recollections about diaspora life, which transition smoothly into analyses of language, culture, politics, and literature. Characterized by Genis as an obituary, this book makes plain the significance of Dovlatov to Russian literature and the nuances of the Soviet cultural heritage.