The Time by Ludmila Petrushevskaya
Night: A Fairy Tale Retold
The book is a stark portrayal of the struggles faced by a multi-generational family living in the cramped quarters of a Moscow apartment during the twilight years of the Soviet Union. The narrative is driven by the matriarch, a poet who is both resilient and weary, as she navigates the complexities of caring for her mentally unstable daughter and her neglected grandson. The story delves deep into themes of maternal sacrifice, poverty, and the relentless passage of time, painting a grim picture of domestic life and the burdens of womanhood in a society that is as unforgiving as it is oppressive.
The 6143rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1992
- Nationality
- Russian
- Length
- Unknown
- Pages
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Russian
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- Alternate Titles
- - Hora
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- 108th on The Main Works of Russian literature (Polka Academy)