Goat Song

Meer over het boek

Set against the backdrop of the October Revolution's ten-year anniversary, the narrative explores the impact of societal changes on individuals and places. Vaginov's first novel reflects on the superficial yet significant renaming practices in Soviet society, using humor and tragedy to illustrate the paradox of political shifts. Locations like "Second Rural Poverty Street" serve as poignant reminders of the era's complexities, highlighting how history can be both absurd and deeply affecting.