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Sergei Dovlatov and His Narrative Masks
Jekaterina Young
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Description for Sergei Dovlatov and His Narrative Masks
Paperback. Num Pages: 271 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVU; DSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 522.
This book provides an introduction to Sergei Dovlatov (1941-90) that is closely attentive to the details of his life and work, their place in the history of Soviet society and literature, and of émigré culture during this turbulent period. A journalist, newspaper editor, and prose writer, Dovlatov is most highly regarded for his short stories, which draw heavily on his experiences in Russia before 1979, when he was forced out of the country. During compulsory military service, before becoming a journalist, he worked briefly as a prison camp guard ―an experience that gave him a unique perspective on the operations ... Read more
This book provides an introduction to Sergei Dovlatov (1941-90) that is closely attentive to the details of his life and work, their place in the history of Soviet society and literature, and of émigré culture during this turbulent period. A journalist, newspaper editor, and prose writer, Dovlatov is most highly regarded for his short stories, which draw heavily on his experiences in Russia before 1979, when he was forced out of the country. During compulsory military service, before becoming a journalist, he worked briefly as a prison camp guard ―an experience that gave him a unique perspective on the operations ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Northwestern University Press United States
Condition
New
Number of Pages
290
Place of Publication
Evanston, United States
ISBN
9780810128705
SKU
V9780810128705
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About Jekaterina Young
Jekaterina Young is an honorary senior research fellow at the University of Manchester.
Reviews for Sergei Dovlatov and His Narrative Masks
Young’s study provides numerous insights into Dovlatov’s work. Its addition to Dovlatov scholarship and the fine bibliography will be of value to future scholars." —The Slavic Review "Young’s monograph, particularly in the depth of its background research, is a solid addition to Dovlatov scholarship." —The Slavonic and East European Review