Shamara and Other Stories (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780810117228)

This collection features Svetlana Vasilenko's novel Little Fool, nominated for the Russian Booker Prize. Rich in folklore, legend, and history, the story follows the transformation of Ganna, a girl from the Volga shores, into a modern-day Madonna. Also included are the novella "Shamara" and several short stories, including the acclaimed "Going After Goat Antelopes."


Author: Svetlana Vasilenko
ISBN-10: 0810117223
ISBN-13: 9780810117228
Publisher: Northwestern University Press
Language: English
Published: 12/25/1999
Pages: 245
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.03h x 4.77w x 0.82d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2000 pg. 203
Publishers Weekly 02/21/2000 pg. 66