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Contos de Kolimá #6

De handschoen: nagekomen berichten uit Kolyma

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Sjalamovs kampervaring was harder en langer dan de mijne, en ik erken met het grootste respect dat hij en niet ik de bodem heeft bereikt van de verdierlijking en de wanhoop.' - Alexander Solzjenitsyn
Sjalamovs verhalen slaan de lezer met stomheid. Er waait een koude wind doorheen, waartegen geen beschutting mogelijk is. Ook de lezer heeft het gevoel tot op het bot verkleumd te raken door de kou van Kolyma.' - VRIJ NEDERLAND
Het is nogal g nt voor het werk van Sjalamov literaire maatstaven aan te leggen. Termen als 'literatuur' en 'docu ment' zijn ontoereikend. Zeker, hij vertoont verwantschap met Tjechov en Boenin. Je kunt eveneens zeggen dat het lezen van zijn verhalen een verpletterende ervaring is, dat je nooit meer de oude zult zijn. Het is allemaal waar, en tegelijkertijd schiet het allemaal tekort.' - DE VOLKSKRANT

372 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1990

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Varlam Shalamov

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Varlam Tikhonovich Shalamov (Russian: Варлам Тихонович Шаламов; June 18, 1907–January 17, 1982), baptized as Varlaam, was a Russian writer, journalist and poet.

Alternate spellings of his name:
Варлам Шаламов
Varlam Chalamov
Warłam Szałamow
Warlam Schalamow
V. T. Shalamov
Varlam Șalamov

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Profile Image for Kharlanov Sergey.
238 reviews14 followers
February 6, 2023
Вроде уже и оптимистичнее, но тоска одолевает смертная. Очень депрессивные книги в этой серии.
Но полезные. Быстро и доходчиво отвечают на вопрос почему нельзя быть вне политики.
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February 12, 2025
A Philosophical Turn in Shalamov's Last "Kolyma Tales": Documentary Style with Complex Narrative Elements

The final installment in the "Kolyma Tales" series, written in the 1970s, showcases a deeper philosophical dimension while maintaining Shalamov's distinctive narrative style. Rather than imposing his own interpretations, Shalamov presents raw facts, allowing readers to form their own conclusions.

Reading Challenges

Dense Documentation
The documentary nature of these works presents certain challenges for readers. The abundance of names and detailed information, while historically significant, can impede the reading flow. The interconnection of characters across different books in the series isn't immediately apparent, making it difficult to determine which names warrant particular attention.

Specialized Vocabulary
The text employs extensive camp-specific terminology, which can be challenging for readers unfamiliar with the gulag system. The meaning of these specialized terms often becomes clear only through context provided later in the narrative.

While the reading experience would benefit from supplementary materials such as historical documents, geographical maps, and photographs to provide valuable context, the book's documentary approach and complex vocabulary remain testament to its historical authenticity. These elements, though demanding additional effort from readers, are integral to understanding the full scope of Shalamov's powerful testimony.
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