The Burn: A Novel in Three Books : (late Sixties--early Seventies) by Vassily Aksyonov
"The Burn: A Novel in Three Books : (late Sixties--early Seventies)" is a historical novel that explores the cultural and political landscape of the Soviet Union during the late 1960s and early 1970s. The book follows a group of intellectuals, artists, and dissidents who are striving to preserve their individuality and freedom in a society that is increasingly oppressive and conformist. The narrative is punctuated by surreal and fantastical elements, reflecting the characters' struggle to maintain their sanity and dignity in a world that seems to be spiraling into madness.
The 3927th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1975
- Nationality
- Russian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Russian
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