Life and Fate: A Masterpiece of War and the Human Spirit

Life and Fate (New York Review Books Classics)

by Vasily Grossman

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1353 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
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Print length	:	906 pages

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Life and Fate is a sprawling, epic novel that tells the story of the Battle of Stalingrad through the eyes of a diverse cast of characters. Vasily Grossman's masterpiece is a powerful and moving indictment of war and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

The novel opens in the summer of 1942, as the German army advances on Stalingrad. The city is home to a microcosm of Soviet society, including soldiers, civilians, artists, and intellectuals. As the battle rages, these characters are forced to confront the horrors of war and the moral dilemmas it poses.

Grossman's writing is both lyrical and unflinching. He spares no detail in his descriptions of the carnage and suffering that Stalingrad endured. But he also finds moments of beauty and hope amidst the darkness.

Life and Fate is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the human cost of war. It is a powerful and moving novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

About the Author

Vasily Grossman (1905-1964) was a Soviet writer and journalist. He is best known for his novels Life and Fate and For a Just Cause, both of which were banned in the Soviet Union for their critical portrayal of Stalinism.

Grossman was a witness to some of the most horrific events of the 20th century, including the Holocaust and the Battle of Stalingrad. His writing is marked by its unflinching realism and its deep compassion for the victims of war.

Critical Acclaim

Life and Fate has been praised by critics around the world.

• "A masterpiece... Grossman's novel is a towering achievement of literature." - The New York Times
• "A powerful and moving indictment of war." - The Guardian
• "A testament to the resilience of the human spirit." - The Washington Post

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Life and Fate (New York Review Books Classics)

by Vasily Grossman

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1353 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	906 pages

FREE