{"product_id":"2026200005115-secondhand-virgin-soil-upturned-a-novel-book-one","title":"Virgin Soil Upturned: A Novel, Book One","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: Forth Printing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003cbr\u003eCondition 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)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48750341193947,"sku":"2026200005115-SECONDHAND","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/2e85a873-7548-4fd7-b031-51dcd4fbc4e6.png?v=1778094547","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200005115-secondhand-virgin-soil-upturned-a-novel-book-one","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}