Hometown

Author: (Russian) Bunin
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Bunin is a Nobel Prize-winning Russian writer. This book selects 15 of his most representative novels from his rich literary heritage. The Homeland depicts the decline of a Russian estate through the poignant love story of a maid; in just 50,000 words, it is deeply moving. Mikha's Love vividly and delicately portrays the tragic love of a young man. The Archive seems to be written in the style of Gogol. A Friend I Have Never Met is comparable to Stefan Zweig's The Letter from an Unknown Woman. Bunin portrays realistic and stern pictures of old Russia, earning him the reputation of a master of the short story internationally.