Isaac Babel was a remarkable Russian short story writer of the first half of the 20th century, the author of the poignant 'Red Cavalry' and the immortal 'Odessa Stories,' and the literary father of the celebrated Benya Krik. His prose is characterized by vibrant colors, metaphorical richness, and vivid depictions of character and passion. This collection includes I. Babel's major short stories. For the first time, an attempt was made to create 'St. Petersburg' and 'rural' cycles, alongside the 'Odessa' cycle, based on the author's instructions. The publication includes an article and commentary.
Azbuka
Odessa Stories (Odesskie Rasskazy)
£13.99
Description
Specification
Publisher: Azbuka
Weight: 150
Age restrictions: 16+
Author: Isaac Babel
Circulation: 3000
Size: 18x11.6x1.8
Book series: Azbuka Classics (Azbuka-klassika)
Cover: Paperback
Language: Russian
Pages: 288
Publication year: 2022
ISBN: 978-5-389-05377-9
ISBN (Barcode): 9785389053779
Meet The Author
Isaac Babel
He was born in Odessa into the family of a Jewish merchant. The beginning of the century was a time of social unrest and the mass exodus of Jews from the Russian Empire. Babel himself survived the pogrom of 1905 (he was hidden by a Christian family), and his grandfather Shoil was one of the 300 Jews killed.
To enter the preparatory class of Nicholas I Odessa Commercial School, Babel had to exceed the quota for Jewish students (10% within the Pale of Settlement, 5% outside it, and 3% for both capitals), but despite the passing marks that entitled him to study, the place was given to another youn…
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