Chukovskaia, Lidiia
Sofia Petrovna (European Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780810111509
- author:
- Chukovskaia, Lidiia
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Northwestern University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1994
- Pages:
- 120
- Genre:
- Literature: Texts
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Sofia Petrovna is a powerful and poignant novel about one woman's struggle to survive in a world torn apart by fear and tyranny. Set against the backdrop of Stalin's Great Purge, the story follows Sofia, a doctor's widow who finds herself caught up in the maelstrom of persecution. As she waits anxiously for news of her son, Sofia's grip on reality begins to slip, revealing the darker truths of a society that values loyalty above all else. Through Sofia's eyes, Lydia Chukovskaya offers a rare and unflinching portrayal of life under Stalin's rule. With its spare, elegant prose, this novel is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for resilience in the face of unimaginable hardship. A vital record of one of history's darkest periods, Sofia Petrovna is a book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. Published in 1994, this edition has been revised and updated to provide a fresh perspective on a pivotal moment in Soviet history. With its concise pages and paperback binding, Sofia Petrovna makes for a compelling read that is both thought-provoking and deeply moving.
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