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Classic Literature· Russia

One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich

by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 1962Russian
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About This Book

Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich (1962) stands as one of the most significant works of classic literature of its era. This novel is a groundbreaking work that provides a stark depiction of life in a Soviet labor camp. It follows a single day in the life of Ivan Denisovich Shukhov, a prisoner, and highlights the struggles and resilience of individuals under oppressive regimes. The book was significant for its candid portrayal of the Soviet system and contributed to the eventual loosening of censorship in the USSR. Themes of oppression, survival, human dignity run through the work.

Book Details

AuthorAleksandr Solzhenitsyn
Published1962
Country of Origin🇷🇺 Russia
LanguageRussian
Category🏛️ Classic Literature
ISBN978-0451228147
Editorial Score30/100
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Editorial Assessment

In "One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich," Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn masterfully encapsulates the harrowing reality of life in a Soviet labor camp, revealing the indomitable spirit of the human soul amidst dehumanizing oppression. Through meticulous detail and poignant observations, Solzhenitsyn explores themes of survival, resilience, and the quest for dignity, offering a profound commentary on totalitarianism and the human condition that resonates powerfully in both historical and contemporary contexts.
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Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn is a Russia author whose work in classic literature has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich about?

This novel is a groundbreaking work that provides a stark depiction of life in a Soviet labor camp. It follows a single day in the life of Ivan Denisovich Shukhov, a prisoner, and highlights the struggles and resilience of individuals under oppressive regimes. The book was significant for its candid portrayal of the Soviet system and contributed to the eventual loosening of censorship in the USSR.

Who wrote One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich?

One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich was written by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, from Russia. First published in 1962.

What awards has One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich won?

One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

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One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in oppression, survival, human dignity.

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One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich is classified as Classic Literature. Enduring works that have shaped world literature across centuries.

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