Zhenia's Childhood and Other Stories by Boris Leonidovich Pasternak offers a vivid glimpse into the tender and tumultuous experiences of youth, rendered with the author’s characteristic poetic sensitivity. These narratives weave together moments of innocence, familial bonds, and the dawning awareness of a complex world, capturing the fragile beauty of childhood. Pasternak’s prose is both lyrical and penetrating, inviting readers into intimate scenes that resonate with universal truths. This collection stands as a testament to his ability to transform everyday episodes into profound reflections on life, memory, and the passage of time.
Zhenia's Childhood and Other Stories by Boris Leonidovich Pasternak offers a vivid glimpse into the tender and tumultuous experiences of youth, rendered with the author’s characteristic poetic sensitivity. These narratives weave together moments of innocence, familial bonds, and the dawning awareness of a complex world, capturing the fragile beauty of childhood. Pasternak’s prose is both lyrical and penetrating, inviting readers into intimate scenes that resonate with universal truths. This collection stands as a testament to his ability to transform everyday episodes into profound reflections on life, memory, and the passage of time.
Allison & Busby 1982 softcover first edition. Copy has some normal shelf wear associated with age with some slight foxing otherwise copy is in good condition
