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An exploration of life at the margins of history from one of Russias most exciting contemporary writersShortlisted for the 2021 International Booker PrizeWinner of the MLA Lois Roth Translation AwardWith the death of her aunt, the narrator is left to sift through an apartment full of faded photographs, old postcards, letters, diaries, and heaps of souvenirs: a withered repository of a century of life in Russia. Carefully reassembled with calm, steady hands, these shards tell the story of how a seemingly ordinary Jewish family somehow managed to survive the myriad persecutions and repressions of the last century.In dialogue with writers like Roland Barthes, W. G. Sebald, Susan Sontag, and Osip Mandelstam, In Memory of Memory is imbued with rare intellectual curiosity and a wonderfully softspoken, poetic voice. Dipping into various formsessay, fiction, memoir, travelogue, and historical documentsStepanova assembles a vast panorama of ideas and personalities and offers an entirely new and bold exploration of cultural and personal memory.
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- Q: What is 'In Memory of Memory' about? A: 'In Memory of Memory' is an exploration of life at the margins of history, focusing on a Jewish family's survival through a century of persecution in Russia, told through the lens of the narrator's memories after her aunt's death.
- Q: Who is the author of 'In Memory of Memory'? A: The author of 'In Memory of Memory' is Maria Stepanova, a contemporary Russian writer known for her profound exploration of cultural and personal memory.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: 'In Memory of Memory' falls under the genre of Family Saga, blending elements of essay, fiction, memoir, travelogue, and historical documents.
- Q: How many pages does 'In Memory of Memory' have? A: 'In Memory of Memory' contains 400 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'In Memory of Memory' a new book? A: Yes, 'In Memory of Memory' is in new condition.
- Q: When was 'In Memory of Memory' published? A: 'In Memory of Memory' was published on February 9, 2021.
- Q: What awards has 'In Memory of Memory' received? A: 'In Memory of Memory' was shortlisted for the 2021 International Booker Prize and won the MLA Lois Roth Translation Award.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'In Memory of Memory'? A: 'In Memory of Memory' explores themes of memory, history, identity, and the personal impact of cultural narratives.
- Q: What is the edition of 'In Memory of Memory'? A: 'In Memory of Memory' is a translation edition.