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Discover 'The Unwomanly Face of War', a profound oral history revealing the untold stories of Soviet women during the Second World War. Authored by Nobel Prize winner Svetlana Alexievich, this powerful book amplifies the voices of courageous women—from captains and tank drivers to snipers, pilots, nurses, and doctors—who bravely participated in the war. Through hundreds of interviews, Alexievich illuminates their often-overlooked contributions and experiences, weaving a rich tapestry of personal accounts that challenge the male-dominated narratives of history. Since its initial publication in the late 1970s, this influential work has achieved widespread acclaim, becoming a bestseller in the Soviet Union by revealing a women’s history that deserves recognition. The book's compelling insights into the resilience and strength of women in wartime are essential reading for anyone interested in gender studies, war history, or Soviet history. Order your brand new copy of 'The Unwomanly Face of War' today and explore the intimate, poignant truths of those who fought beyond the battlefield. With 384 pages of captivating narratives, this B-format paperback edition from Penguin UK will make a meaningful addition to your library. Delivery is swift and reliable, ensuring you receive this eye-opening narrative without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141983530
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 384
Description:
The unforgettable oral history of Soviet women's experiences in the Second World War from the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature
"Why, having stood up for and held their own place in a once absolutely male world, have women not stood up for their history? A whole world is hidden from us. Their war remains unknown... I want to write the history of that war. A women's history."
In the late 1970s, Svetlana Alexievich set out to write her first book, The Unwomanly Face of War, when she realized that she grew up surrounded by women who had fought in the Second World War but whose stories were absent from official narratives. Travelling thousands of miles, she spent years interviewing hundreds of Soviet women - captains, tank drivers, snipers, pilots, nurses and doctors - who had experienced the war on the front lines, on the home front and in occupied territories.
With the dawn of Perestroika, a heavily censored edition came out in 1985 and it became a huge bestseller in the Soviet Union - the first in five books that have established her as the conscience of the twentieth century.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141983530
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 384
Description:
The unforgettable oral history of Soviet women's experiences in the Second World War from the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature
"Why, having stood up for and held their own place in a once absolutely male world, have women not stood up for their history? A whole world is hidden from us. Their war remains unknown... I want to write the history of that war. A women's history."
In the late 1970s, Svetlana Alexievich set out to write her first book, The Unwomanly Face of War, when she realized that she grew up surrounded by women who had fought in the Second World War but whose stories were absent from official narratives. Travelling thousands of miles, she spent years interviewing hundreds of Soviet women - captains, tank drivers, snipers, pilots, nurses and doctors - who had experienced the war on the front lines, on the home front and in occupied territories.
With the dawn of Perestroika, a heavily censored edition came out in 1985 and it became a huge bestseller in the Soviet Union - the first in five books that have established her as the conscience of the twentieth century.