First complete English translation of Shalamov's Kolyma Stories for broad accessibility
Based on the authorized Russian text ensuring authenticity and accuracy
Epic collection of short fictional tales providing a vivid historical record
Reflects the author's personal experience in the Soviet Gulag for unique insight
Literary masterpiece recognized for its creative power and insight
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In 1936, Varlam Shalamov, a journalist and writer, was arrested for counterrevolutionary activities and sent to the Soviet Gulag. Kolyma Stories, a masterpiece of twentieth-century literature, is an epic array of short fictional tales reflecting the fifteen years that Varlam Shalamov spent in the Soviet Gulag. This is the first of two vol
