The Impenitent Midge
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: First ed
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
A voice that refuses to be silenced echoes through the pages of The Impenitent Midge, a witty and irreverent work by Russian émigré writer Vladimir Krymov, translated from the Russian by Alec Brown. Krymov, known for his sharp observations and cosmopolitan sensibility, presents a collection that blends satirical commentary with autobiographical reflection, painting a vivid portrait of a restless intellectual navigating the turbulent currents of early twentieth-century Europe. Rich in irony and animated by a distinctly Russian literary spirit, the work stands as a testament to the émigré experience — the persistent, buzzing voice of someone who, like the midge of the title, is small in the eyes of the world yet impossible to ignore. Published by the prestigious London imprint The Bodley Head, this translation brings Krymov's singular perspective to an English-speaking audience, illustrating the enduring power of literature to transcend borders. Readers who relish the sharp wit of Chekhov or the wandering intellect of Ilya Ehrenburg will find in these pages a kindred spirit — one whose impertinence is, ultimately, its greatest virtue.
Author: Vladimir Krymov
Format: Hardback
Published: 1953, The Bodley Head
Genre: Fiction
Edition: First ed
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
A voice that refuses to be silenced echoes through the pages of The Impenitent Midge, a witty and irreverent work by Russian émigré writer Vladimir Krymov, translated from the Russian by Alec Brown. Krymov, known for his sharp observations and cosmopolitan sensibility, presents a collection that blends satirical commentary with autobiographical reflection, painting a vivid portrait of a restless intellectual navigating the turbulent currents of early twentieth-century Europe. Rich in irony and animated by a distinctly Russian literary spirit, the work stands as a testament to the émigré experience — the persistent, buzzing voice of someone who, like the midge of the title, is small in the eyes of the world yet impossible to ignore. Published by the prestigious London imprint The Bodley Head, this translation brings Krymov's singular perspective to an English-speaking audience, illustrating the enduring power of literature to transcend borders. Readers who relish the sharp wit of Chekhov or the wandering intellect of Ilya Ehrenburg will find in these pages a kindred spirit — one whose impertinence is, ultimately, its greatest virtue.