Time, Forward! by Kataev, Valentin

Time, Forward! (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780810112476)

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Time, Forward! by Kataev, Valentin

Time, Forward!

$21.95
Time, Forward! by Kataev, Valentin

Time, Forward!

$21.95
Format: Paperback
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A classic of Soviet realism, Time, Forward! captures the enthusiasm and optimism of the first Five-Year Plan in its portrayal of the construction of Magnitogorsk, an enormous metallurgical plant considered one of the finest industrial achievements of the period. It embodies the beliefs of the era--that the collective (here a multinational brigade) through its determination and the application of technology can accomplish the impossible, conquer nature, even overcome time. Utilizing cinematic technique to tell his story, Kataev focuses on a twenty-four hour period when of the Magnitogorsk shock-brigades breaks a world record for pouring cement. The result is a remarkably affecting portrait of the idealism and sacrifice powering the early Soviet era.

Author: Valentin Kataev
ISBN-10: 0810112477
ISBN-13: 9780810112476
Publisher: Northwestern University Press
Language: English
Published: 11/22/1995
Pages: 345
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.77lbs
Size: 7.71h x 5.16w x 0.76d
By Valentin Kataev
By Valentin Kataev
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VALENTIN PETROVICH KATAEV (1897-1986) was a Russian and Soviet novelist and playwright who managed to create penetrating works discussing post-revolutionary social conditions without running afoul of the demands of official Soviet style. Kataev is credited with suggesting the idea for the Twelve Chairs to his brother Yevgeni Petrov and Ilya Ilf. In return, Kataev insisted that the novel be dedicated to him, in all editions and translations. Kataev's relentless imagination, sensitivity, and originality made him one of the most distinguished Soviet writers.

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