Intimate portrayal of the Stalingrad siege: Provides a deeply human perspective on one of WWII's most pivotal battles
Features the Shaposhnikov family and diverse characters: Offers insight into the lives of ordinary people during war
Written by Vasily Grossman, a Nobel laureate: Ensures literary authenticity and historical significance
Available in both e-book and paperback formats: Accommodates different reading preferences and accessibility needs
First English translation of the novel: Makes a previously untranslated masterpiece accessible to English-speaking readers
Summarized by Shop
In April 1942, Hitler and Mussolini meet in Salzburg where they agree on a renewed assault on the Soviet Union. Launched in the summer, the campaign soon picks up speed, as the routed Red Army is driven back to the industrial center of Stalingrad on the banks of the Volga. In the rubble of the bombed-out city, Soviet forces dig in for a l
Author
Vasily Grossman
Language
English
Format
E-Book and Paperback
Page Count
1053 (Paperback)
Genre
Historical Fiction, War, Literature
Publication Date
April 1942 (historical context)
Summarized by Shop
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To be able to have these books is a blessing for me. Vasily Grossman would have has his own book in the Old Testament if he had lived three thousand years ago. Thank you NYRB!
