Sorokin, Vladimir
The Blizzard (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241355138
- author:
- Sorokin, Vladimir
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A darkly comic dystopian odyssey, The Blizzard is a fantastical and humorous tale by Vladimir Sorokin. Garin, a country doctor, embarks on a perilous journey to deliver a vaccine to a village plagued by a mysterious epidemic that's transforming its inhabitants into zombies. As he navigates the treacherous landscape, Garin faces strange beasts, hallucinations, and other dangers, all while trapped in an existential storm. Sorokin's vivid prose brings to life a world that blends 19th-century Russia with near-future post-apocalyptic literature, creating a richly drawn narrative that's both fantastical and grounded. With its unique blend of humor, fantasy, and social commentary, The Blizzard is a thought-provoking read that explores the complexities of life in contemporary Russia.
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