One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich
by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, H.T. Willetts
One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, H.T. Willetts holds a well received rating of 3.94 out of 5, based on 61.7K reader ratings. First published in 1962. The book spans 182 pages.
About One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich
The only English translation authorized by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn First published in the Soviet journal Novy Mir in 1962, One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich stands as a classic of contemporary literature. The story of labor-camp inmate Ivan Denisovich Shukhov, it graphically describes his struggle to maintain his dignity in the face of communist oppression. An unforgettable portrait of the entire world of Stalin's forced work camps, One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich is one of the most extraordinary literary documents to have emerged from the Soviet Union and confirms Solzhenitsyn's stature as "a literary genius whose talent matches that of Dosotevsky, Turgenev, Tolstoy"--Harrison SalisburyThis unexpurgated 1991 translation by H. T. Willetts is the only authorized edition available, and fully captures the power and beauty of the original Russian.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, H.T. Willetts |
| Published | 1962 |
| Pages | 182 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.94 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 61,678 |
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What genre is One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich?
One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich worth reading?
Based on 61.7K reader ratings, One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich has an average score of 3.94 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich?
One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich has 182 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich?
One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich was written by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, H.T. Willetts. It was first published in 1962.
What is the ISBN for One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich?
The ISBN-13 for One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich is 9780374529530.0.
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