Russian Journal

Russian Journal

$30.00 AUD

Availability: in stock at our Tullamarine warehouse

Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Andrea Lee
Binding: Hardback
Published: Faber and Faber., 1982

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slight sun-fading to spine, foxed edges.

This compelling memoir, Russian Journal, chronicles Andrea Lee's experiences living in Moscow during the late Soviet era. It offers an intimate and vivid portrayal of daily life, cultural nuances, and the political climate through the eyes of an American expatriate. The narrative presents a unique perspective on a society on the cusp of significant change, detailing encounters with ordinary citizens and the subtle complexities of their existence. Lee's prose is both insightful and evocative, illustrating the challenges and unexpected joys of navigating a foreign land. This work stands as a poignant record of a pivotal historical moment, capturing the spirit of a nation and its people with remarkable clarity.

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Description

Author: Andrea Lee
Binding: Hardback
Published: Faber and Faber., 1982

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slight sun-fading to spine, foxed edges.

This compelling memoir, Russian Journal, chronicles Andrea Lee's experiences living in Moscow during the late Soviet era. It offers an intimate and vivid portrayal of daily life, cultural nuances, and the political climate through the eyes of an American expatriate. The narrative presents a unique perspective on a society on the cusp of significant change, detailing encounters with ordinary citizens and the subtle complexities of their existence. Lee's prose is both insightful and evocative, illustrating the challenges and unexpected joys of navigating a foreign land. This work stands as a poignant record of a pivotal historical moment, capturing the spirit of a nation and its people with remarkable clarity.