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The Jewish Tolstoy of Berdychiv

Edward Serotta in Tablet · 12 Dec 2023

This article recounts the author's visit to Berdychiv, Ukraine, the hometown of Vasily Grossman, a renowned Jewish writer.

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I translated ‘Life and Fate.’ Now an imprisoned American journalist is reading it in a Russian jail

Robert Chandler in Forward · 5 Apr 2023

In this article, Robert Chandler reflects on the significance of Vasily Grossman's novel, Life and Fate, particularly in the context of present-day Russia.

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Spiritual Survival

Nadia Kalman in Jewish Review of Books · 24 Jun 2019

Vasily Grossman, a Soviet Jewish author known for his commitment to truth and humanistic ideals, engaged in acts of defiance against the repressive Soviet regime.

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Life and Fate, Vasily Grossman (1959)

David Bezmozgis in Tablet · 17 Sep 2013

Vasily Grossman's monumental novel "Life and Fate" is a profound exploration of Soviet life during World War II, notably during the Battle of Stalingrad.

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Maxim D. Shrayer in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

Vasily Grossman, a prominent Soviet writer, faced a tumultuous life shaped by Stalinism's repression, personal tragedies, and his dedication to depicting the horrors of World War II, notably in works like "Life and Fate" and "The Hell of Treblinka."

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Why Vasily Grossman Still Matters

Forward · 15 Nov 2011

Vasily Grossman's work, especially his 900-page novel "Life and Fate," remains relevant due to its significance as both literature and a historical account of Stalinist Russia.