The Fifth Seal

By Mark Aldanov

Book Overview

The Fifth Seal by Mark Aldanov is a historical fiction novel that takes place in Russia during the early 20th century. The story revolves around the lives of three friends: a wealthy aristocrat, a socialist revolutionary, and a Jewish doctor. As Russia undergoes significant political and social changes, their friendship is tested, and they are forced to confront their beliefs and values.The novel begins in 1905, during the Russian Revolution, and follows the characters through World War I, the Russian Revolution of 1917, and the subsequent civil war. The Fifth Seal explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, love, and the struggle for power.Aldanov's writing style is complex and nuanced, with rich descriptions of the characters and their surroundings. The novel is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different period in Russian history. The first part is set in St. Petersburg, the second in Moscow, and the third in Crimea.Overall, The Fifth Seal is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the turbulent history of Russia in the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419130498
• ISBN13: 9781419130496
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 492 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"