Virgin Soil Upturned: A Novel, Book One
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.
Edition: Forth Printing
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: The dust jacket shows some light fading and shelf wear typical of its age, but remains free of major tears. Small tear in top right corner extending 0.5cm southwest of the corner. Internal pages are clean and the binding is firm. Some foxing present in inner binding (very light)
This powerful historical novel chronicles the tumultuous collectivization of agriculture in the Soviet Union, presenting a vivid portrayal of the Don Cossacks' resistance and adaptation to radical societal changes. It uncovers the profound human cost of ideological transformation, illustrating the clash between traditional ways of life and the relentless march of state policy. The narrative details the personal sacrifices and moral dilemmas faced by individuals caught in the maelstrom of revolution, offering a poignant and often heartbreaking account of a pivotal era. Sholokhov's masterful storytelling captures the raw emotion and stark realities of a nation undergoing profound upheaval, making Virgin Soil Upturned a compelling and essential work of 20th-century literature.
Author: Mikhail Sholokhov
Format: Hardback
Published: 1981, PROGRESS PUBLISHERS, MOSCOW
Edition: Forth Printing
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: The dust jacket shows some light fading and shelf wear typical of its age, but remains free of major tears. Small tear in top right corner extending 0.5cm southwest of the corner. Internal pages are clean and the binding is firm. Some foxing present in inner binding (very light)
This powerful historical novel chronicles the tumultuous collectivization of agriculture in the Soviet Union, presenting a vivid portrayal of the Don Cossacks' resistance and adaptation to radical societal changes. It uncovers the profound human cost of ideological transformation, illustrating the clash between traditional ways of life and the relentless march of state policy. The narrative details the personal sacrifices and moral dilemmas faced by individuals caught in the maelstrom of revolution, offering a poignant and often heartbreaking account of a pivotal era. Sholokhov's masterful storytelling captures the raw emotion and stark realities of a nation undergoing profound upheaval, making Virgin Soil Upturned a compelling and essential work of 20th-century literature.