Solzhenitsyn’s books translated very well. I read them when they were published in the US. Gulag was a little dry, but “A day in the life of Ivan Denisovitch” is a very compelling read. As I think about it, I read it in the winter of 1978, which was a brutal time in Michigan. That was one of our worst winters ever recorded, so I had some thing I could relate to the story.
I think John will find the references to felt boots very interesting, as John lives in the south.
I have been well aware of the book by Solshenitsyn since it came out but have never gotten around to reading it. Now this has got me interested. I looked on Amazon and found three volumes?? Is this just a breakdown of the book into three or was the original in three books?
I have been well aware of the book by Solshenitsyn since it came out but have never gotten around to reading it. Now this has got me interested. I looked on Amazon and found three volumes?? Is this just a breakdown of the book into three or was the original in three books?
I learned that as well, Perry. I ordered Vol. 1 and will see how I do with it. JR
Be strong, be of good courage. God bless America, long live the Republic.
I would think everyone on this site would enjoy reading about Ivan Denisovitch regardless of politics or persuasions. It’s a very compelling, well written story.
It even had some back story about how the manuscript was smuggled out and published in the west. Very Cold War environment then.
I give the guy a lot of credit for all he went through to tell the story to the world.
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