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Half a Revolution

Contemporary Fiction by Russian Women
Pages
269
Published
1995
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection presents nine powerful stories by Russian women, offering a glimpse into lives marked by hardship and societal indifference. One story follows a woman who chooses institutionalization over public scrutiny due to disfigurement, while another exposes the harsh realities of care for the terminally ill in a provincial hospital. These narratives explore the resilience and vulnerability of individuals facing profound challenges.

How it reads

Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (1)
Trauma

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