Volodymyr Dibrova Book order
Volodymyr Dibrova is a Ukrainian writer, representing the so-called 'underground alternative.' This literary movement emerged in the 1970s-1980s in opposition to socialist realism. Dibrova is also a translator and literary critic whose work delves into societal and existential themes outside official contemporary frameworks. His writing is characterized by a unique style that avoids conventional narratives and explores deeper layers of human experience.
- 2021
- 1996
Peltse and Pentameron
- 198 pages
- 7 hours of reading
The novella offers a sharp psychological insight into an average apparatchik's life, blending humor with a sense of alarm. It captures the internal conflict of an individual who is both repelled by and reliant on the oppressive system surrounding him. Set over the course of a single day, the narrative unfolds through the experiences of five colleagues at a Soviet research institute, highlighting their struggles and interactions within a bureaucratic environment.
