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Little Zinnobers (Paperback)
Elena Chizhova; Translated by Carol Ermakova
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R691
R571
Discovery Miles 5 710
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The Time of Women (Hardcover)
Elena Chizhova; Edited by Nina Chordas; Translated by Simon Patterson
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R909
R738
Discovery Miles 7 380
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Life is not easy in the Soviet Union at mid-20th century,
especially for a factory worker who becomes an unwed mother. But
Antonina is lucky to get a room in a communal apartment that she
and her little girl share with three old women. Glikeria is the
daughter of former serfs. Ariadna comes from a wealthy family and
speaks French. Yevdokia is illiterate and bitter. All have lost
their families, all are deeply traditional, and all become grannies
to little Suzanna. Only they secretly name her Sofia. And just as
secretly they impart to her the history of her country as they
experienced it: the Revolution, the early days of the Soviet Union,
the blockade and starvation of World War II. The little girl
responds by drawing beautiful pictures, but she is mute. If the
authorities find out she will be taken from her home and sent to an
institution. When Antonina falls desperately ill, the grannies are
faced with the reality of losing the little girl they love unless a
stepfather can be found before it is too late. And for that, they
need a miracle.
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The Time Of Women (Paperback)
Elena Chizhova; Edited by Nina Chordas; Translated by Simon Patterson
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R765
R623
Discovery Miles 6 230
Save R142 (19%)
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Life is not easy in the Soviet Union at mid-20th century,
especially for a factory worker who becomes an unwed mother. But
Antonina is lucky to get a room in a communal apartment that she
and her little girl share with three old women. Glikeria is the
daughter of former serfs. Ariadna comes from a wealthy family and
speaks French. Yevdokia is illiterate and bitter. All have lost
their families, all are deeply traditional, and all become
"grannies" to little Suzanna. Only they secretly name her Sofia.
And just as secretly they impart to her the history of her country
as they experienced it: the Revolution, the early days of the
Soviet Union, the blockade and starvation of World War II. The
little girl responds by drawing beautiful pictures, but she is
mute. If the authorities find out she will be taken from her home
and sent to an institution. When Antonina falls desperately ill,
the grannies are faced with the reality of losing the little girl
they love - unless a stepfather can be found before it is too late.
And for that, they need a miracle.
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