Shamara and Other Stories

By Svetlana Vasilenko

Book Overview

This collection features Svetlana Vasilenko's novel Little Fool, nominated for the Russian Booker Prize. Rich in folklore, legend, and history, the story follows the transformation of Ganna, a girl from the Volga shores, into a modern-day Madonna. Also included are the novella "Shamara" and several short stories, including the acclaimed "Going After Goat Antelopes."

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810117215
• ISBN13: 9780810117211
• Release Date: December 1999
• Publisher: Northwestern University Press
• Length: 245 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.2" x 8.3"