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A New York Review Books Originalthe Soviet Writer Andrey Platonov Saw Much Of His Work Suppressed Or Censored In His Lifetime. In Recent Decades, However, These Lost Works Have Reemerged, And The Eerie Poetry And Poignant Humanity Of Platonovs Vision Have Become Ever More Clear. For Nadezhda Mandelstam And Joseph Brodsky, Platonov Was The Writer Who Most Profoundly Registered The Spiritual Shock Of Revolution. For A New Generation Of Innovative Postsoviet Russian Writers He Figuresas A Daring Explorer Of Word And World, The Master Of What Has Been Called Alternative Realism. Depicting A Devastated World That Is Both Terrifying And Sublime, Platonov Is, Without Doubt, A Universal Writer Who Is As Solitary And Haunting As Kafka.This Volume Gathers Eight Works That Show Platonov At His Tenderest, Warmest, And Subtlest. Among Them Are The Return, About An Officers Difficult Homecoming At The End Of World War Ii, Described By Penelope Fitzgerald As One Of Three Great Works Of Russian Literature Of The Millennium; The River Potudan, A Moving Account Of A Troubled Marriage; And The Title Novella, The Extraordinary Tale Of A Young Man Unexpectedly Transformed By His Return To His Asian Birthplace, Where He Finds His People Deprived Not Only Of Food And Dwelling, But Of Memory And Speech.This Prizewinning English Translation Is The First To Be Based On The Newly Available Uncensored Texts Of Platonovs Short Fiction.
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- Q: What is 'Soul: And Other Stories' about? A: 'Soul: And Other Stories' is a collection of eight works by Soviet writer Andrey Platonov, showcasing his unique style that blends eerie poetry with poignant humanity. It explores themes of revolution, spirituality, and the human condition.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Soul: And Other Stories' is Andrey Platonov, a notable Soviet writer known for his profound exploration of societal and individual struggles.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'Soul: And Other Stories' was published on December 4, 2007.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition of 'Soul: And Other Stories' is a paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'Soul: And Other Stories' contains 400 pages.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this book is a first edition.
- Q: What themes are explored in Platonov's stories? A: Platonov's stories explore themes of loss, identity, memory, and the impact of revolution on individuals and society.
- Q: What makes Platonov's writing unique? A: Platonov's writing is unique for its use of 'alternative realism', blending the surreal with the real and focusing on the emotional and spiritual aspects of human experience.
- Q: Are there any notable stories included in this collection? A: Yes, notable stories in this collection include 'The Return', which deals with post-war homecoming, and 'The River Potudan', a poignant exploration of a troubled marriage.
- Q: Is this translation based on uncensored texts? A: Yes, this prizewinning English translation is based on newly available uncensored texts of Platonov’s short fiction.