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Routledge Present Imperfect: Stories by Russian Women - Routledge

Name: Present Imperfect: Stories by Russian Women - Routledge
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Present Imperfect brings together bold contemporary stories by Russian women writers who broke Soviet-era taboos in the aftermath of Mikhail Gorbachev's liberalizing reforms. This anthology features both celebrated pioneers of new women's prose and emerging voices, each work reflecting a distinctly Russian spiritual and mystical sensibility. The collection spans diverse literary styles from neorealism to magico-folkloric fantasy, satirizing Soviet literary conventions whilst exploring universal human experiences. These stories reclaim narratives long suppressed under Soviet censorship, offering readers fresh perspectives on identity, society, and cultural identity through unapologetically feminine viewpoints and experimental storytelling techniques.

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Routledge anthology featuring works by established and emerging Russian women writers who challenged Soviet literary conventions and censorship.

Stories that blend neorealism with magico-folkloric fantasy, offering stylistic range and imaginative approaches to Russian narrative tradition.

Collection explores spiritual, mystical, and supernatural themes central to Russian cultural belief, distinguishing it from Western literary traditions.

Groundbreaking new women's prose that breaks Soviet taboos and reclaims suppressed narratives about gender, identity, and human experience.

Diverse selections ranging from satirical social commentary to magical storytelling, representing multiple generations of Russian female authorship.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0367284170
Category: Books > Subjects > Politics, Philosophy & Social Sciences > Social Sciences > Gender Studies
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 30 June 2020
Listed Since: 29 April 2020

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