Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko was a celebrated journalist and humanitarian whose literary works were often marked by stark depictions of nature, drawn from his experiences of exile in Siberia. A staunch critic of the Tsarist regime and later the Bolsheviks, Korolenko used his short stories to expose injustice and oppression. Despite interruptions to his literary career due to political persecution, his writings, including "Makar's Dream" and "The Blind Musician," immerse readers in profound human narratives and moral complexities. Korolenko's prose stands as a testament to his unwavering advocacy for human rights and his opposition to all forms of injustice.
Originally published in Russian, this novel tells the story of a blind musician and the challenges he faces in pursuing his passion for music. With an introduction by renowned diplomat George Kennan and illustrations by Edmund H. Garrett, this edition provides readers with a unique and compelling literary experience.
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Wladimir Korolenko (1853-1921), ein russischer Schriftsteller ukrainischer Herkunft, war ein angesehener Publizist und Bürgerrechtler, der für Wahrheit und Gerechtigkeit kämpfte. Seine Erlebnisse während einer 6-jährigen Verbannung nach Sibirien sind eindrucksvoll in seinen Sibirischen Novellen festgehalten.
»Ich strebte in meiner Arbeit nach möglichst getreuer geschichtlicher Wahrheit und habe ihr oft die schönere und leuchtendere künstlerische Wahrheit zum Opfer gebracht. Man wird hier nichts finden, was mir nicht in Wirklichkeit begegnet wäre, was ich nicht erlebt, empfunden, gesehen hätte. Und doch wiederhole ich: es war nicht mein Trachten, ein Bildnis meiner selbst zu geben, hier findet der Leser nur »die Geschichte meines Zeitgenossen«, das Lebensbild eines Menschen, den ich besser gekannt habe, als irgend einen der Lebenden...« [Aus dem Vortwort]
