August 1914 by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
"August 1914" is a historical novel set during the early days of World War I, focusing on the disastrous Battle of Tannenberg on the Eastern Front. The book provides a detailed portrayal of the Russian army's defeat, largely due to incompetent leadership and lack of communication. The narrative also delves into the lives of the soldiers and civilians involved, offering a broad examination of Russian society and the impending revolution.
The 2127th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1971
- Nationality
- Russian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 600-900
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Russian
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This book is on the following lists:
- The Bigger Read List (English PEN)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)