Grossman, Vasily

The People Immortal

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ISBN 13:
9781681376783
author:
Grossman, Vasily
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
NYRB Classics
language:
English
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
352
Dimensions:
20.1 x 13.4 x 2.3 centimetres (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, War & Military, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£14.78

Description

The People Immortal by Vasily Grossman Set against the backdrop of the catastrophic first months of the German invasion of the Soviet Union, this novel tells the story of an army battalion dispatched to slow the advancing enemy at any cost. With encirclement and annihilation its promised end, this is a tale of resistance and survival. Grossman's writing offers a stark and unflinching portrayal of soldierly life, one that is both moving and thought-provoking. This is a novel that explores the human cost of war and the moral dilemmas faced by those who fight it. A powerful and unflinching work, The People Immortal is a testament to the enduring power of literature to convey the complexities and horrors of war.

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