Portraits Without Frames

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Focusing on the lives of prominent Soviet figures, this collection features fifty insightful portraits of writers, composers, and artists navigating the complexities of art under political pressure. Notable personalities like Isaac Babel, Anna Akhmatova, and Dmitry Shostakovich are portrayed with emotional depth and nuance, reflecting the harsh realities of their era. Lev Ozerov's unique free verse style captures their struggles and triumphs, offering a distinctive perspective on the cultural landscape of the twentieth century in Russia.