Books
by Boris Pasternak
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Doctor Zhivago |
The story of Yuri Zhivago and his struggle to survive the cataclysmic events in Russia in the first half of the 20C caused huge excitement when it reached the West in 1957-8. Daring to suggest the life of an individual was more important than Collectivism and overtly criticising Stalin, it was a must read. Still something for our 21C? The answer is Yes - forget the film and TV adaptation and immerse yourself in Pasternak's masterpiece.
(Jenny Baker - bwl 60 Spring 2011) |
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