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An Armenian Sketchbook (New York Review Books Classics),Used
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An NYRB Classics OriginalFew writers had to confront as many of the last centurys mass tragedies as Vasily Grossman, who wrote with terrifying clarity about the Shoah, the Battle of Stalingrad, and the Terror Famine in the Ukraine. An Armenian Sketchbook, however, shows us a very different Grossman, notable for his tenderness, warmth, and sense of fun.After the Soviet government confiscatedor, as Grossman always put it, arrestedLife and Fate, he took on the task of revising a literal Russian translation of a long Armenian novel. The novel was of little interest to him, but he needed money and was evidently glad of an excuse to travel to Armenia. An Armenian Sketchbook is his account of the two months he spent there.This is by far the most personal and intimate of Grossmans works, endowed with an air of absolute spontaneity, as though he is simply chatting to the reader about his impressions of Armeniaits mountains, its ancient churches, its peoplewhile also examining his own thoughts and moods. A wonderfully human account of travel to a faraway place, An Armenian Sketchbook also has the vivid appeal of a selfportrait.
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- Q: What is the main theme of An Armenian Sketchbook? A: The main theme of An Armenian Sketchbook is Vasily Grossman's personal reflections during his travels in Armenia, highlighting his observations of the landscape, culture, and people while also exploring his own thoughts and emotions.
- Q: Who is the author of An Armenian Sketchbook? A: The author of An Armenian Sketchbook is Vasily Grossman, a renowned Russian writer known for his works addressing significant historical events.
- Q: What is the publication date of An Armenian Sketchbook? A: An Armenian Sketchbook was published on February 19, 2013.
- Q: How many pages does An Armenian Sketchbook have? A: An Armenian Sketchbook has 160 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does An Armenian Sketchbook have? A: An Armenian Sketchbook is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is An Armenian Sketchbook a new or used book? A: An Armenian Sketchbook is offered as a new book.
- Q: What category does An Armenian Sketchbook belong to? A: An Armenian Sketchbook falls under the category of Russia.
- Q: What is the writing style of An Armenian Sketchbook? A: The writing style of An Armenian Sketchbook is described as personal, spontaneous, and conversational, making it feel like a direct chat with the reader.
- Q: What can readers expect from the content of An Armenian Sketchbook? A: Readers can expect a wonderfully human account of Grossman's experiences in Armenia, filled with vivid descriptions of the country's mountains, ancient churches, and the warmth of its people.
- Q: Is An Armenian Sketchbook part of a series? A: An Armenian Sketchbook is an NYRB Classics Original and is not part of a series, but it contributes to the broader understanding of Grossman's literary contributions.