Description
Paperback cover has some creasing and fading. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.
This well-worn copy of Mikhail Sholokhov’s seminal novel “And Quiet Flows the Don” is a testament to the enduring power of great literature. Published in the Soviet Union in the 1920s, this epic work chronicles the lives of the Cossack people during the tumultuous years of World War I, the Bolshevik Revolution, and the Russian Civil War. Sholokhov’s masterpiece, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1965, offers a poignant and unflinching portrayal of a way of life forever altered by the upheavals of the early 20th century.
Despite its age and the signs of wear on the cover, this Signet Classic edition remains a cherished artifact for collectors and readers alike. The clean pages and secure binding ensure that Sholokhov’s lyrical prose and richly drawn characters can continue to captivate new generations of readers. As a window into a pivotal moment in Russian history, “And Quiet Flows the Don” is a literary treasure that transcends time and borders, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the triumphs and tragedies of a people caught in the maelstrom of revolution.