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Kolyma Tales (Classic, 20thCentury, Penguin),New
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It is estimated that some three million people died in the Soviet forcedlabour camps of Kolyma, in the northeastern area of Siberia. Shalamov himself spent seventeen years there, and in these stories he vividly captures the lives of ordinary people caught up in terrible circumstances, whose hopes and plans extended to further than a few hours. This new enlarged edition combines two collections previously published in the United States as Kolyma Tales and Graphite.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the Englishspeaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as uptodate translations by awardwinning translators.
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- Q: What is the main theme of Kolyma Tales? A: Kolyma Tales explores the harsh realities and human experiences within the Soviet forced-labour camps, highlighting the resilience and suffering of ordinary people.
- Q: Who is the author of Kolyma Tales? A: The author of Kolyma Tales is Varlam Shalamov, who himself spent seventeen years in the Kolyma camps.
- Q: How many pages does Kolyma Tales have? A: Kolyma Tales has 528 pages in total.
- Q: What is the publication date of Kolyma Tales? A: Kolyma Tales was published on February 1, 1995.
- Q: What type of binding does Kolyma Tales have? A: Kolyma Tales is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is Kolyma Tales a new book? A: Yes, Kolyma Tales is listed as 'New' condition.
- Q: What genre does Kolyma Tales belong to? A: Kolyma Tales falls under the Classics genre, specifically 20th-century literature.
- Q: Are there any special features in this edition of Kolyma Tales? A: This enlarged edition combines two previously published collections, enhancing the reading experience.
- Q: Why is Kolyma Tales considered a classic? A: Kolyma Tales is considered a classic due to its profound storytelling and historical significance in depicting life in Soviet labor camps.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style in Kolyma Tales? A: Readers can expect a vivid and poignant writing style that captures the stark realities of life in the Kolyma camps.