Doctor Zhivago
by Boris Pasternak, Max Hayward, Manya Harari, John Bayley
Doctor Zhivago by Boris Pasternak, Max Hayward, Manya Harari, John Bayley holds a highly rated rating of 4.03 out of 5, based on 60K reader ratings. First published in 1957. The book spans 592 pages.
About Doctor Zhivago
This epic tale about the effects of the Russian Revolution and its aftermath on a bourgeois family was not published in the Soviet Union until 1987. One of the results of its publication in the West was Pasternak's complete rejection by Soviet authorities; when he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1958 he was compelled to decline it. The book quickly became an international best-seller.Dr. Yury Zhivago, Pasternak's alter ego, is a poet, philosopher, and physician whose life is disrupted by the war and by his love for Lara, the wife of a revolutionary. His artistic nature makes him vulnerable to the brutality and harshness of the Bolsheviks. The poems he writes constitute some of the most beautiful writing featured in the novel.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Boris Pasternak, Max Hayward, Manya Harari, John Bayley |
| Published | 1957 |
| Pages | 592 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance |
| Average Rating | 4.03 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 59,973 |
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What genre is Doctor Zhivago?
Doctor Zhivago is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is Doctor Zhivago worth reading?
Based on 60K reader ratings, Doctor Zhivago has an average score of 4.03 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Doctor Zhivago?
Doctor Zhivago has 592 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Doctor Zhivago?
Doctor Zhivago was written by Boris Pasternak, Max Hayward, Manya Harari, John Bayley. It was first published in 1957.
What is the ISBN for Doctor Zhivago?
The ISBN-13 for Doctor Zhivago is 9780679774390.0.
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