Boris PasternakPoetry · Classics·1890–1960
Доктор Живаго
Synopsis
Set against the tumultuous backdrop of the Russian Revolution and its turbulent aftermath, this epic novel follows the life of Yury Zhivago, a poet and physician whose artistic soul struggles to survive the era's brutality. His life and loves, particularly his passion for Lara, are irrevocably altered by the political upheaval. Pasternak's masterpiece offers a profound look at the individual caught in the sweep of history.
How it reads
Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (2)
ViolenceTrauma