Farewell to Matyora

A fine example of Village Prose from the post-Stalin era, Farewell to Matyora decries the loss of the Russian peasant culture to the impersonal, soulless march of progress.

It is the final summer of the peasant village of Matyora. A dam will be completed in the fall, destroying the village. Although their departure is inevitable, the characters over when, and even whether, they should leave. A haunting story with a heartfelt theme, Farewell to Matyora is a passionate plea for humanity and an eloquent cry for a return to an organic life.


Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Northwestern University Press
Published: 09/01/1995
ISBN: 9780810113299
Pages: 227
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 7.73h x 5.12w x 0.77d