Chevengur

Synopsis

'platonov is an extraordinary writer, perhaps the most brilliant russian writer of the twentieth century' new york review of booksthe soviet don quixote, chevengur is now seen by many russian writers as russia's greatest novel of the last century. This is the first english version to convey its subtlety and depth. Zakhar pavlovich comes from a world of traditional crafts to work as a train mechanic, motivated by his belief in the transformative power of industry.