The Foundation Pit
Author(s): Andrey Platonov
New translation of this powerful political satire set in Stalinist RussiaPlatonov's dystopian novel describes the lives of a group of Soviet workers who believe they are laying the foundations for a radiant future. As they work harder and dig deeper, their optimism turns to violence and it becomes clear that what is being dug is not a foundation pit but an immense grave.
General Information
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- : Random House UK
- : Random House UK
- : 0.174
- : 01 September 2010
- : books
Other Specifications
- : Andrey Platonov
- : Paperback
- : 891.7/342