Babel, I
Red Cavalry
- ISBN 13:
- 9780393324235
- author:
- Babel, I
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W. W. Norton & Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 140mm X 211mm
- Genre:
- Classics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Red Cavalry is a masterpiece of Russian literature that retains its shocking freshness today. Written by Isaac Babel during his experiences as a journalist and propagandist with the Red Army, this collection brings to life an astonishing cast of characters from early Soviet history.
The stories, drawn from Babel's 1920 diary and preliminary sketches, offer a fascinating glimpse into the life of a great writer turning experience into art. This volume includes all of the Red Cavalry cycle, providing a unique insight into the era and its people.
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