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Literary Fiction· Bulgaria

Tobacco

by Dimitar Dimov
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 1951Bulgarian
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About This Book

Published in 1951, Tobacco established Dimitar Dimov as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. Tobacco is a powerful exploration of the socio-political landscape in Bulgaria during the interwar period. Dimitar Dimov's novel delves into the lives of characters connected to the tobacco industry, reflecting the broader societal changes and struggles. It is acclaimed for its intricate narrative and its critical examination of human ambition and moral decay. Themes of ambition, moral decay, societal change run through the work.

Book Details

AuthorDimitar Dimov
Published1951
Country of Origin🇧🇬 Bulgaria
LanguageBulgarian
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN978-9540900058
Editorial Score30/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

This book is part of Bulgaria's rich literary tradition.

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Editorial Assessment

Tobacco by Dimitar Dimov delves into the socio-political landscape of 20th-century Bulgaria, weaving a narrative that explores themes of addiction, moral decay, and the complexities of human relationships. Dimov's prose is marked by its stark realism and psychological depth, capturing the struggles of characters entangled in a web of personal and societal conflicts. The novel's exploration of tobacco as both a literal and metaphorical vice reflects the broader themes of dependency and the search for identity in a changing world.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

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Dimitar Dimov
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Dimitar Dimov is a Bulgaria author whose work in literary fiction has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tobacco about?

Tobacco is a powerful exploration of the socio-political landscape in Bulgaria during the interwar period. Dimitar Dimov's novel delves into the lives of characters connected to the tobacco industry, reflecting the broader societal changes and struggles. It is acclaimed for its intricate narrative and its critical examination of human ambition and moral decay.

Who wrote Tobacco?

Tobacco was written by Dimitar Dimov, from Bulgaria. First published in 1951.

What awards has Tobacco won?

Tobacco has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

Is Tobacco worth reading?

Tobacco 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 ambition, moral decay, societal change.

Where can I buy Tobacco?

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What category is Tobacco?

Tobacco is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Tobacco from?

Tobacco originates from Bulgaria's literary tradition. Explore more books from Bulgaria on our country page.

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