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Russian literature or books based in Russia

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mixedmamameansbusiness · 07/06/2013 18:07

I have a particular course of study coming up in Russian history from about 1891-1991. The lecturer in the past has referred to works of literature to illustrate points, so Madame Bovary for example to illustrate French provincial life, The Leopard to depict the Italian nobility at unification.

The only thing that has sprung to mind is Doctor Zchivago, which I have read before but could probably re-read.

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mixedmamameansbusiness · 07/06/2013 18:34

Also have a Chekov selection so that pretty much sets me up I guess. I buy books when I see them in charity ships knowing I want to read them but adding to the pile. Great suggestions.

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mixedmamameansbusiness · 07/06/2013 18:32

I have hot The Gulag Archepalego so will give that a go.

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WipsGlitter · 07/06/2013 18:29

One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich
We / I
Animal Farm
The Brothers Karamazhof
Checkhov Plays

Longtallsally · 07/06/2013 18:26

Pasternac is good - hmmm, may have to reread. You can also try anything by Solzhenitsin or poet Anna Akhmatova

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mixedmamameansbusiness · 07/06/2013 18:18

That looks great. Just added it to my list.

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BrienneOfTarth · 07/06/2013 18:17

read "The Siege" by Helen Dunmore - set in St Petersburg during the second world war, it's a brilliantly written book and really evocative

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