Isaac Babel

1920 Diary

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ISBN 13:
9780300093131
author:
Isaac Babel
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Yale University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2002
Pages:
192
Dimensions:
133mm X 205mm
Genre:
Government Biographies & True Stories Textbook
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£27.92

Description

The 1920 Diary by Isaac Babel is a remarkable account of the devastating Polish-Soviet war of 1919-1920. Written by a young journalist at just 26, this diary chronicles the horrors of revolutionary brutality and its impact on the Jewish population in Ukraine and eastern Poland. Babel's own conflicted role as both Soviet revolutionary and Jew is poignantly captured in these pages, providing a unique perspective on one of the most tumultuous periods in modern history. The diary's staccato sentences convey the intensity of Babel's experiences with remarkable immediacy and artistry. This translation is accompanied by an indispensable introduction, offering valuable context for readers seeking to understand the significance of this work.

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