War's Unwomanly Face
War's Unwomanly Face
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1988
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1988247
Book • Nonfiction
Soviet Union • 1940s
1988
Adult
18+ years
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War's Unwomanly Face by Svetlana Alexievich, translated by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky, is a collection of oral histories from Soviet women who experienced World War II. These personal accounts, relayed with poignant detail, reveal the often overlooked female perspective of the war's harrowing impact on their lives and identities.
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War's Unwomanly Face by Svetlana Alexievich, translated by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky, offers a poignant oral history of Soviet women during WWII. Praised for its emotional depth and narrative power, it reveals untold stories with profound empathy. Some critics note a lack of contextual details, but its human focus remains compelling. An essential, evocative read.
Who Should Read War's Unwomanly Face?
A reader who would enjoy War's Unwomanly Face by Richard Pevear, Svetlana Alexievich and Larissa Volokhonsky is likely interested in oral history, women's studies, and World War II. Comparable to those captivated by The Diary of Anne Frank or The Zookeeper's Wife, this reader values personal narratives and untold stories from diverse perspectives.
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Book • Nonfiction
Soviet Union • 1940s
1988
Adult
18+ years
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