{"product_id":"alexievich-s-the-unwomanly-face-of-war-u-voiny-ne-zhenskoe-litso-association-copy","title":"Alexievich, S. [The Unwomanly Face of War] U voiny ne zhenskoe litso. Association copy.","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eAlexievich, S.\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e[The Unwomanly Face of War] U voiny ne zhenskoe litso.\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e[Preface by Ales Adamovich].\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eDesigned by V. Masterov.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eMinsk: Mastatskaya litaratura, 1985. 8vo (210 x 135 mm). 315, [5] pp.\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eIn original cardboard binding; illustrated; lightly dusted, corners dented. Inscribed by the author to the title page. Overall in good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eInscribed by the author: \u003cem\u003e[To the beautiful and wise Elina Avraamovna Bystritskaya. I admire you! Svetlana Alexievich. 3.IX.85. Minsk.]\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eBelarusian journalist and writer \u003cstrong\u003eSvetlana Alexievich\u003c\/strong\u003e (b. 1948), the Nobel Prize laureate in Literature (2015), inscribed this book to actress \u003cstrong\u003eElina Bystritskaya\u003c\/strong\u003e (1928-2019). Bystritskaya took part in writing and production of the play \u003cem\u003eRandom Waltz\u003c\/em\u003e (1985). It was written for the The Moscow State Variety Theatre based on the book.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBystritskaya acted in eight different roles, telling the stories of eight different characters, singing in Russian, Ukrainian, and German. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eIt's worth noting that Alexievich's recognition as a Nobel laureate marked a significant milestone as she became the first writer from Belarus to receive this prestigious award.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Unwomanly Face of War\u003c\/em\u003e stands as the inaugural work in Alexievich's series titled \u003cem\u003eVoices of Utopia\u003c\/em\u003e, comprising five books. The novel employs a novel literary technique, presenting monologues of women who experienced World War II, offering unique perspectives on various aspects of the war. The creation of this groundbreaking work was preceded by seven years of extensive interviews and travel across different Soviet republics. Alexievich engaged with approximately 800 women to compile their stories for the book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eIn 1985, the era of Perestroika began, opening up discussions on previously forbidden topics. Regrettably, the first edition of this book was released in a censored format, but it was eventually republished in an uncensored version in 2004.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe novel features a preface written by Soviet Belarusian writer and democratic activist \u003cstrong\u003eAles Adamovich\u003c\/strong\u003e (1927-1994). Adamovich was renowned for his works centered around the German occupation of Byelorussia during World War II. He is best known for his books \u003cem\u003eKhatyn \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eThe Blockade Book\u003c\/em\u003e, as well as his screenplay for the film \u003cem\u003eCome and See\u003c\/em\u003e (1985), directed by \u003cstrong\u003eElem Klimov\u003c\/strong\u003e. Alexievich acknowledges Adamovich as her primary mentor, instrumental in guiding her on her literary journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eThis first edition also includes illustrations with photographs of the female characters featured in the novel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Biblionne Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52351890686264,"sku":null,"price":16200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/6511\/0072\/files\/26L-12_1Large.jpg?v=1778578511","url":"https:\/\/biblionnerarebooks.com\/products\/alexievich-s-the-unwomanly-face-of-war-u-voiny-ne-zhenskoe-litso-association-copy","provider":"Biblionne Rare Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}