The Yawning Heights by Aleksandr Zinoviev
A Soviet Pastoral
Set in a fictional society that mirrors the Soviet Union, this satirical novel delves into the absurdities and contradictions of a totalitarian regime. Through a series of interconnected stories and characters, it explores themes of power, bureaucracy, and the human condition, often with dark humor and biting wit. The narrative paints a vivid picture of a world where truth is malleable, and the individual is subsumed by the collective, offering a profound critique of ideological dogmatism and the loss of personal freedom.
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- Published
- 1976
- Nationality
- Russian
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 500-600
- Original Language
- Russian
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