Kogda Bogi Molchat (When the Gods Are Silent)
New York: Author's publ. 1963. First Russian edition. Publisher's cover. Item #440
Book measures: 21.5 x 14 cm. Volume I - 383 pages: illustrations. Text in Russian.
The book was originally published in 1952, but this particular edition was privately printed by the author in 1963 in Russian. Before this edition, the book had already been published in English, Chinese, German, Burmese, Swedish, Indian, and Norwegian! The original US edition described the book as a powerful portrayal of the Russian Revolution, re-created with the depth and passion of the world's greatest literary works. It is a simple story of a peasant family from the steppes and one man in particular - Mark Surov. Through his eyes, the reader witnesses a generation's struggles and a nation's suffering. It is a genuinely moving piece of literature.
Price: $50.00