An outstanding and greatly neglected novel of the war, revolution, civil war and early Bolshevik rule first appeared in English in 1930 under the title 'Quiet Street'.
Michail Andrejevič Osorgin Livres
7 octobre 1878 – 27 novembre 1942
Set in 1914, the story unfolds in the affluent Russian Empire, where renowned ornithologist Ivan Alexandrovich and his granddaughter Tanyusha, an aspiring pianist, enjoy a vibrant life filled with music and social gatherings in Moscow. Their idyllic existence is threatened by impending turmoil, as significant changes loom that will disrupt not only their lives but also the fabric of Russia and Europe. The narrative captures a moment of beauty and cultural richness, juxtaposed with the foreshadowing of catastrophic events on the horizon.