The Village (Edition2024)
Published on 25. September 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
166 pages
978-93-6809-996-3 (ISBN)
Description
The Village by Ivan Alekseevich Bunin focuses on the character of Tikhon and explores the lives and inner struggles of characters in the rural Russian village. The relationships between these characters further deepen the novel's exploration of human emotions, societal pressures, and personal conflicts. The community members surrounding the Krasoff family contribute to the exploration of the themes of societal change and rural hardship. These characters reflect the broader struggles of the time, grappling with the demands of tradition and the encroaching forces of modernization, war, and the impact of economic change. Their lives intertwine with the central family, revealing the various ways in which the villagers cope with the harshness of life, loss, and survival in a changing world. Through these characters, Bunin examines the deep emotional currents of rural life, the generational divide, and the tension between personal dreams and the inescapable realities of existence. Bunin also touches on the complexities of family dynamics, as well as the harshness of rural life, where external circumstances and personal ambitions often collide.
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Language
English
Place of publication
India
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
218 gr
ISBN-13
978-93-6809-996-3 (9789368099963)
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Ivan Alekseyevich Bunin (1870-1953) was a renowned Russian writer and the first Russian to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, in 1933. He is celebrated for his exceptional craftsmanship and his dedication to preserving the classical traditions of Russian literature. Known for his richly textured prose and poetry, his writing style, often referred to as ""Bunin brocade,"" is marked by meticulous artistry and a deep sensitivity to language.
Bunin's literary legacy includes notable works such as his short novels The Village (1910) and Dry Valley (1912), which offer poignant insights into Russian rural life. His autobiographical novel The Life of Arseniev (1933, 1939) and his short story collection Dark Avenues (1946) further cemented his reputation as a master of psychological depth and lyrical narrative. His 1917-1918 diary, Cursed Days (1926), is considered a powerful, personal account of the turmoil during the Russian Revolution. A strong critic of the Bolshevik regime, Bunin became a symbol of anti-communist Russian emigration, admired by both fellow writers and European critics. He is often regarded as a true successor to the literary realism of Tolstoy and Chekhov, bringing a refined elegance to Russian literature in the early 20th century.