Benya Krik, The Gangster and Other Stories by Isaac Babel
$11.99
The book pictured is the copy you’ll receive.
Tracked NZ delivery usually takes 2–3 working days. Allow extra for rural addresses and weekend orders.
About this book
Secondhand paperback very good condition. Published by Vallentine, Mitchell & Co. Ltd., 1971. This collection features the vivid and compelling short stories of Isaac Babel, a prominent figure in Russian literature. It includes the titular tale of the Odessa gangster Benya Krik, alongside other narratives exploring life in early 20th-century Russia and Jewish communities. The stories blend realism with a unique lyrical style, often depicting violence and human nature with dark humor and profound insight.
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