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Sonechka

A Novella and Stories

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Ljudmila Ulickaja's "Sonechka" tells the heartwarming and poignant story of a woman's life, set against the backdrop of Soviet and Russian history. Sonechka's existence unfolds during the harsh realities of Stalinism, World War II, and the era of existing socialism. The protagonist, a shy and unremarkable librarian, possesses a singular passion: an unwavering love for great Russian literature, which she has fervently embraced since childhood. Her true life is intertwined with the world of literature, experiencing the heartbreak of Anna Karenina as deeply as she feels her own sister's pain. In a narrative rich with literary references, Sonechka ultimately finds her soulmate, willing to leave the vibrant realm of literature for the bleakness of reality, only to face disillusionment in a manner befitting a novel. The story resonates with themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in both literature and life.

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Sonechka, Ljudmila Evgenʹevna Ulickaja

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Jaar van publicatie
2005
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Titel
Sonechka
Ondertitel
A Novella and Stories
Taal
Engels
Uitgever
Schocken
Jaar van publicatie
2005
Formaat
Hardcover
Aantal pagina's
256
ISBN10
0805241957
ISBN13
9780805241952
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Oorspronkelijke titel
Sonečka
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Ljudmila Ulickaja's "Sonechka" tells the heartwarming and poignant story of a woman's life, set against the backdrop of Soviet and Russian history. Sonechka's existence unfolds during the harsh realities of Stalinism, World War II, and the era of existing socialism. The protagonist, a shy and unremarkable librarian, possesses a singular passion: an unwavering love for great Russian literature, which she has fervently embraced since childhood. Her true life is intertwined with the world of literature, experiencing the heartbreak of Anna Karenina as deeply as she feels her own sister's pain. In a narrative rich with literary references, Sonechka ultimately finds her soulmate, willing to leave the vibrant realm of literature for the bleakness of reality, only to face disillusionment in a manner befitting a novel. The story resonates with themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in both literature and life.