The Unwomanly Face of War: An Oral History of Women in World War II by Svetlana Alexiévich

The Unwomanly Face of War: An Oral History of Women in World War II

Voices of Utopia #1

Svetlana Alexiévich with Richard Pevear (Translator), Larissa Volokhonsky (Translator)

381 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

nonfiction feminism history dark emotional sad medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who seek a deeply emotional and historically nuanced exploration of women's untold wartime experiences, blending feminist perspectives with the raw, personal voices of those who lived through WWII.

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A long-awaited English translation of the classic oral history of women in World War II across Europe and Russia from Nobel Prize winner Svetlana Alexievich Bringing together dozens of voices in her distinctive style, Svetlana Alexievich shares s...

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