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Secondhand Time by Svetlana Alexievich (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

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Unlock the more straightforward side of Secondhand Time with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!This engaging summary presents an analysis of Secondhand Time by Svetlana Alexievich, a collection of personal testimonies from people who lived through the demise of the Soviet Union and the subsequent establishment of the Russian Federation.

The accounts gathered in the book span two decades, from 1991 to 2012, and explore subjects such as the rise of the oligarchs, the repressive Stalinist years (which are nonetheless viewed with a sense of nostalgia by some) and the leadership of Mikhail Gorbachev, bringing together participants with widely varying opinions from all strata of society.

Alexievich herself grew up in the Soviet Union, and her writing was shaped by her upbringing and the society she lived in.

She was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2015, making her the first writer from Belarus to receive the honour.Find out everything you need to know about Secondhand Time in a fraction of the time!This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:* A complete plot summary* Character studies* Key themes and symbols* Questions for further reflectionWhy choose BrightSummaries.com?Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey.

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Primento Publishing
2808009720 / 9782808009720
eBook (EPUB)
12/06/2018
Belgium
52 pages
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