Odessa Stories by Isaac Babel
Tales of the Russian Civil War
"Odessa Stories" is a collection of short stories set in the bustling city of Odessa, Ukraine, during the early 20th century. Through vivid and colorful characters, the book explores the vibrant and diverse Jewish community of Odessa, capturing their struggles, dreams, and everyday lives. With a blend of humor, tragedy, and satire, the stories paint a rich portrait of a city and its people, offering a unique glimpse into a bygone era.
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- Published
- 1923
- Nationality
- Ukrainian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 224
- Original Language
- Russian
- Avg User Rating
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(4.5)
- Alternate Titles
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- Contos De Odessa
- Contos de Odessa
- Odessa Tales
- Tales of Odessa
- Одесские рассказы
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 77th on The Main Works of Russian literature (Polka Academy)
- 3675th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 100 Books to Read from Eastern Europe and Central Asia (New East Digital Archive)