First Circle by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
"First Circle" is a gripping narrative set in a Soviet Union labor camp during the Stalin era, where the prisoners are intellectuals and scientists. The story revolves around these individuals who, despite their grim circumstances, engage in political and philosophical debates, striving to maintain their dignity and humanity. The novel explores themes of morality, corruption, and the human spirit, providing a vivid and harrowing depiction of life under Stalinist rule.
The 1747th greatest book of all time
Purchase from
Bookshop.org or
Amazon
- Published
- 1968
- Nationality
- Russian
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 580-750
- Original Language
- Russian
- Avg User Rating
-
(3.7)
- Alternate Titles
- - The First Circle
If you're interested in seeing the ranking details on this book go here
This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 910th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- The 100 Greatest Novels (Nezavisimaya Gazeta (Russian Newspaper))
- The New Lifetime Reading Plan (The New Lifetime Reading Plan)