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Zoo, or Letters Not about Love

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Set against the backdrop of exile in Berlin, this epistolary novel explores the correspondence between Viktor Shklovsky and Elsa Triolet, who imposes a unique constraint on their relationship: he cannot write about love. Through his witty and insightful letters, Shklovsky delves into contemporary life in Germany and Russia, as well as his thoughts on art and literature. Yet, beneath the surface of these diverse topics lies an unspoken longing, making each letter a subtle tribute to his unrequited affection for Elsa.

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Zoo, or Letters Not about Love, Viktor Borisovič Šklovskij

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2024
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Titre
Zoo, or Letters Not about Love
Langue
Anglais
Publié
2024
Format
souple
Pages
164
ISBN13
9781628974966
Séries
Première publication
1923
Titre original
ZOO. Письма не о любви или Третья Элоиза
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Set against the backdrop of exile in Berlin, this epistolary novel explores the correspondence between Viktor Shklovsky and Elsa Triolet, who imposes a unique constraint on their relationship: he cannot write about love. Through his witty and insightful letters, Shklovsky delves into contemporary life in Germany and Russia, as well as his thoughts on art and literature. Yet, beneath the surface of these diverse topics lies an unspoken longing, making each letter a subtle tribute to his unrequited affection for Elsa.