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The Foundation Pit (New York Review Books Classics)
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Translated From The Russian By Robert & Elizabeth Chandler And Olga Meersonwith Notes And An Afterword By Robert Chandler And Olga Meersonin Andrey Platonovs The Foundation Pit, A Team Of Workers Has Been Given The Job Of Digging The Foundation Of An Immense Edifice, A Palatial Home For The Perfect Future That, They Are Convinced, Is At Hand. But The Harder The Team Works, The Deeper They Dig, The More Things Go Wrong, And It Becomes Clear That What Is Being Dug Is Not A Foundation But An Immense Grave.The Foundation Pit Is Platonovs Most Overtly Political Book, Written In Direct Response To The Staggering Brutalities Of Stalins Collectivization Of Russian Agriculture. It Is Also A Literary Masterpiece. Seeking To Evoke Unspeakable Realities, Platonov Deforms And Transforms Language In Pages That Echo Both With The Alienating Doublespeak Of Power And The Stark Simplicity Of Prayer.This English Translation Is The First And Only One To Be Based On The Definitive Edition Published By Pushkin House In Moscow. It Includes Extensive Notes And, In An Appendix, Several Striking Passages Deleted By Platonov. Robert Chandler And Olga Meersons Afterword Discusses The Historical Context And Style Of Platonovs Most Haunted And Troubling Work.
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- Q: What is the main theme of The Foundation Pit? A: The Foundation Pit explores the brutalities of Stalin's collectivization in Russia through the story of workers digging a foundation that turns into an immense grave, reflecting on political and existential themes.
- Q: Who are the translators of this edition? A: This edition of The Foundation Pit is translated by Robert and Elizabeth Chandler, along with Olga Meerson.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers unfamiliar with Russian literature? A: Yes, this translation is accessible for readers new to Russian literature, providing extensive notes and an afterword that contextualize the work.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The Foundation Pit was published on April 21, 2009.
- Q: How many pages does The Foundation Pit have? A: The book contains 208 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: The Foundation Pit is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What is the condition of the book upon delivery? A: The book is sold in new condition, ensuring no wear or damage.
- Q: Does this edition include any additional content? A: Yes, it includes extensive notes and an appendix with deleted passages, along with an afterword discussing the historical context.
- Q: What genre does The Foundation Pit belong to? A: The Foundation Pit is categorized under political literature.
- Q: Who is the author of The Foundation Pit? A: The author of The Foundation Pit is Andrey Platonov.