{"product_id":"the-oath-and-other-short-alex-khayutin-9781068866104","title":"\"The Oath\" and other short stories","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShort stories are a unique genre where the concentration of time and events creates a condensed intensity, offering endless opportunities for exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe four short tales collected here under one cover are all thematically different from one another. The only thread connecting them is a shared geography: each takes place in Russia during various periods of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe English translations are followed by the original texts in Russian.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Oath\u003c\/strong\u003e, the story that gives its name to this collection, recounts a dramatic event that unfolds during the protagonist's mandatory military service in the northern reaches of Russia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Red Triangle\u003c\/strong\u003e is a triptych of three short historical vignettes focusing on Lenin, Trotsky, and Stalin-key figures of the Soviet Bolshevik Revolution and its aftermath. These individuals played monumental roles in shaping the country's history, and their importance cannot be overstated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Evil Sorceress\u003c\/strong\u003e tells the tale of an aging former stage actress whose mundane daily life is suddenly disrupted, bringing forth vivid memories of her long-forgotten childhood in the wake of unexpected events.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinally, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Idealist\u003c\/strong\u003e reflects the tragic experiences of a generation captivated by the bright promises of Bolshevik socialism, only to be shattered by the oppressive force of Stalin's tyrannical rule. His reign of terror forever altering the lives of several generations of Russians.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alex Khayutin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1068866101\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781068866104\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Memoria Cordis Media\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 102\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.32lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.21d","brand":"Alex Khayutin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48484199432447,"sku":"9781068866104","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_cd6e1b9e-dadd-4916-abf9-cff4136d9363.jpg?v=1778043050","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-oath-and-other-short-alex-khayutin-9781068866104","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}