Moscow to the End of the Line by Venedikt Yerofeev
A Poem
The book is a surreal and satirical narrative that takes the reader on a tragicomic journey aboard a suburban train from Moscow to the small town of Petushki. The protagonist, a disillusioned intellectual and alcoholic, engages in philosophical musings and encounters a variety of eccentric characters, each embodying different aspects of Soviet life. As he delves into ruminations on love, suffering, and the search for meaning amidst the absurdities of existence, the journey becomes a metaphor for the human condition and the societal decay of the USSR, blending dark humor with poignant introspection.
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- Published
- 1970
- Nationality
- Russian
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 100-150
- Original Language
- Russian
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- Alternate Titles
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- Die Reise Nach Petuschki
- Die Reise nach Petuschki
- Mosca Petuškì. Poema Ferroviario
- Moscow Circles
- Moscow Petushki
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- Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher (Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher)
- The 100 Greatest Novels (Nezavisimaya Gazeta (Russian Newspaper))