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Sonechka

A Novella and Stories

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  • 256 páginas
  • 9 horas de lectura

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Ljudmila Ulickaja's "Sonechka" tells the heartwarming and poignant story of a woman's life, set against the backdrop of Soviet and Russian history. Sonechka's existence unfolds during the harsh realities of Stalinism, World War II, and the era of existing socialism. The protagonist, a shy and unremarkable librarian, possesses a singular passion: an unwavering love for great Russian literature, which she has fervently embraced since childhood. Her true life is intertwined with the world of literature, experiencing the heartbreak of Anna Karenina as deeply as she feels her own sister's pain. In a narrative rich with literary references, Sonechka ultimately finds her soulmate, willing to leave the vibrant realm of literature for the bleakness of reality, only to face disillusionment in a manner befitting a novel. The story resonates with themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in both literature and life.

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Sonechka, Ljudmila Evgenʹevna Ulickaja

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Título
Sonechka
Subtítulo
A Novella and Stories
Idioma
Inglés
Editorial
Schocken
Publicado en
2005
Formato
Tapa dura
Páginas
256
ISBN10
0805241957
ISBN13
9780805241952
Serie
Título original
Sonečka
Calificación
4 de 5
Descripción
Ljudmila Ulickaja's "Sonechka" tells the heartwarming and poignant story of a woman's life, set against the backdrop of Soviet and Russian history. Sonechka's existence unfolds during the harsh realities of Stalinism, World War II, and the era of existing socialism. The protagonist, a shy and unremarkable librarian, possesses a singular passion: an unwavering love for great Russian literature, which she has fervently embraced since childhood. Her true life is intertwined with the world of literature, experiencing the heartbreak of Anna Karenina as deeply as she feels her own sister's pain. In a narrative rich with literary references, Sonechka ultimately finds her soulmate, willing to leave the vibrant realm of literature for the bleakness of reality, only to face disillusionment in a manner befitting a novel. The story resonates with themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in both literature and life.