The Faculty of Useless Knowledge by Yuri Dombrovsky
"The Faculty of Useless Knowledge" delves into the life of a historian caught in the oppressive atmosphere of Stalinist Russia. The narrative explores the intellectual and emotional turmoil of the protagonist, who is ensnared in the brutal machinery of the Soviet state's ideological and bureaucratic control. Through his experiences and reflections, the book examines themes of memory, history, and the struggle to maintain intellectual integrity in a repressive society. The protagonist's journey is a poignant commentary on the value of knowledge and the human spirit's resilience against totalitarian forces.
The 2693rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1976
- Nationality
- Russian
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 500-600
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Russian
- Alternate Titles
- None
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- 70th on The Main Works of Russian literature (Polka Academy)