The Town Of N by Leonid Dobychin
The book is a modernist Russian novel that provides a vivid portrayal of provincial life in the early 20th century through the eyes of a young boy. The narrative is a mosaic of fragmented episodes and character sketches, capturing the peculiarities, hypocrisies, and small joys of the inhabitants of a typical Russian town. The protagonist's observations and experiences reflect the social changes and unrest of the period, offering a subtle critique of the era's norms and the impact of historical forces on everyday life. The novel's experimental style and disjointed structure mirror the confusion and transformation of a society on the brink of revolution.
The 3757th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1935
- Nationality
- Russian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Russian
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This book is on the following lists:
- 86th on The Main Works of Russian literature (Polka Academy)