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Odessa Stories,Used
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A collection of electric, heroically wrought Russian short stories of violence, crime, and sex set in Ukrainefor fans of hardboiled fiction by Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett (John Updike)Odessa was a uniquely Jewish city, and the stories of Isaac Babela Jewish man, writing in Russian and born in Odessauncover its tough underbelly around the time of the Russian Revolution. Gangsters, prostitutes, beggars, smugglers: no one escapes the pungent, sinewy force of Babels pen.From the tales of the magnetic cruelty of Benya Krikinfamous mob boss, and one of the great antiheroes of Russian literatureto the devastating semiautobiographical account of a young Jewish boy caught up in a pogrom, this collection of stories is considered one of the great masterpieces of twentiethcentury Russian literature.Translated with precision and sensitivity by Boris Dralyuk, whose rendering of the rich Odessan argot is pitchperfect, Odessa Stories is the first ever standalone collection of Babels narratives set in the city and includes the original stories as well as later tales.The salty speech of the citys inhabitants is wonderfully rendered in a new translation by Boris Dralyuk . . . Hardboiled language reminiscent of Dashiell Hammett. Vice
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Odessa Stories' about? A: 'Odessa Stories' is a collection of Russian short stories by Isaac Babel that explores themes of violence, crime, and sex set in Ukraine, particularly during the time of the Russian Revolution.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Odessa Stories'? A: The author of 'Odessa Stories' is Isaac Babel, a Jewish writer born in the city of Odessa.
- Q: What is the significance of Odessa in these stories? A: Odessa is portrayed as a uniquely Jewish city, and Babel's stories reveal its tough underbelly, featuring gangsters, prostitutes, and the struggles of its inhabitants.
- Q: How many pages does 'Odessa Stories' have? A: 'Odessa Stories' contains 192 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Odessa Stories' was published on July 2, 2019.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Odessa Stories' have? A: 'Odessa Stories' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Odessa Stories' suitable for fans of hard-boiled fiction? A: Yes, 'Odessa Stories' is recommended for fans of hard-boiled fiction, particularly those who enjoy authors like Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett.
- Q: Who translated 'Odessa Stories'? A: The book was translated by Boris Dralyuk, who is noted for his precise and sensitive rendering of Babel's work.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Odessa Stories'? A: The stories explore themes of violence, crime, and the complexities of life in Odessa during the Russian Revolution.
- Q: Is 'Odessa Stories' a standalone collection? A: 'Odessa Stories' is the first-ever standalone collection of Babel's narratives set in Odessa, including both original stories and later tales.