Memories: From Moscow to the Black Sea
Memories: From Moscow to the Black Sea
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016
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Book • Nonfiction
Russia • 1910s
2016
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Memories: From Moscow to the Black Sea is a memoir by Teffi that details the author's harrowing journey from Moscow through southern Russia during the Russian Civil War. The narrative captures Teffi's encounters with diverse individuals, reflecting the upheaval and uncertainty faced by those displaced during this tumultuous period.
Nostalgic
Melancholic
Mysterious
Bittersweet
Contemplative
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Memories: From Moscow to the Black Sea by Teffi is lauded for its vivid storytelling and rich historical context. The memoir captures Teffi's escape from revolutionary Russia with lyrical prose, blending humor and poignancy. However, some readers may find the narrative pace uneven. Overall, it is a compelling and insightful journey through a tumultuous period.
Who Should Read Memories: From Moscow to the Black Sea?
Readers who savor historical memoirs, enjoy Russian cultural insights, and appreciate literary wit will find Memories: From Moscow to the Black Sea captivating. Fans of Nabokov's Speak, Memory or Pasternak's Doctor Zhivago will be drawn to Teffi's reflective narrative on post-revolutionary Russia.
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Book • Nonfiction
Russia • 1910s
2016
Adult
18+ years
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