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Alexander Solzhenitsyn: A Century in His Life

One of the most important literary biographies of recent times, this is not only the story of one of this century's greatest writers, but the history of Russia itself. Already featured in a controversial New York Times article, this magisterial biography will attract attention throughout the literary world. 16-page photo insert.

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