1983 The Compromise by Sergei Dovlatov 1st Edition. 1977 Scholars’ Guide to Washington DC for Russian/Soviet Studies by Steven Grant 1st Edition.

 

1. The Compromise by Sergei Dovlatov

 

Translated from the Russian by Anne Frydman

 

Jacket design and illustration by Fred Marcellino

 

 

“The Compromise”, authored by Sergei Dovlatov, is a uniquely structured narrative that blends autobiographical elements with fictional storytelling. Set in Estonia during the 1970s, the book features a protagonist who mirrors Dovlatov's own experiences as a human interest reporter navigating the complexities of journalism under a restrictive political regime. With a brevity of under 150 pages, the work is divided into eleven untitled sections, each presenting a journalistic sketch followed by a narrative that explores the events behind the scenes, revealing the humorous and often absurd realities of Soviet life.

Dovlatov employs a picaresque style, introducing various minor characters while focusing on the central figure's moral dilemmas and struggles with alcoholism and fidelity. The narrative's tone oscillates between humor and critique, inviting readers to reflect on the nature of truth in journalism and the human condition, ultimately suggesting that the failings of individuals are universal, transcending cultural boundaries. 

 

 

Product Details

 

Hardcover: 148 pages

Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, New York (1983); 1st Edition

Language: English

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket

 

 

 

2. Scholars’ Guide to Washington DC for Russian/Soviet Studies by Steven A. Grant

 

Kennan Institute for Advanced Russian Studies of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

 

Sergius Yakobson, consultant; Zdenēk V. David, editor

 

 

The Guide's purpose is to provide such “Russianists” with a unique reference work which indicates where they may find resources in the national capital area.

The book describes not only libraries and archives, but also other sorts of collections and data banks, as well as a host of public and privet organizations, including culture associations and publications. The groups and institutions treated number several hundred.

 

 

Product Details

 

Paperback: 403 pages

Publisher: Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington (1977); 1st Edition

Language: English

Condition: Good

 

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