1990s Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn March 1917 Red Wheel Russian Historical Novel Rare
Up for sale is a scarce post-Soviet Russian edition of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn’s monumental historical epic March 1917 (Март Семнадцатого), part of his legendary cycle The Red Wheel (Красное Колесо). This powerful documentary-style novel reconstructs the dramatic collapse of the Russian Empire during the February Revolution of 1917 through a detailed day-by-day narrative.
This edition reproduces the celebrated YMCA-PRESS Paris collected works layout (Vol. 10, 1986), preserving Solzhenitsyn’s original stylistic structure, punctuation, and documentary approach. Printed during the early post-Soviet era, it represents the return of formerly restricted literature to Russian readers after decades of censorship.
Key Features:
- Major Historical Epic: Covers the critical days between late February and early March 1917 that led to the fall of the Romanov dynasty.
- Part of The Red Wheel Cycle: One of Solzhenitsyn’s most ambitious literary and historical projects.
- Authentic Russian Text: Preserves the author’s original narrative rhythm and documentary style based on the YMCA-PRESS edition.
- Historical & Political Insight: Combines fiction, memoir-style narration, political analysis, and archival reconstruction.
- Collector Interest: Important for collectors of dissident literature, Soviet/post-Soviet publishing history, and Russian political thought.
Item Specifics
- Author: Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
- Title: March 1917 / The Red Wheel
- Language: Russian
- Publication Era: Late 1990s Post-Soviet printing
- Text Source: YMCA-PRESS Collected Works (Paris-Vermont, 1986, Vol. 10)
- Format: Hardcover
- Genre: Historical Fiction / Political Literature / Russian History
Condition
Very good vintage condition.
The binding remains firm and structurally solid. Internal pages are clean and securely attached with no loose sheets or major markings. Light age-related shelf wear and uniform paper toning may be present consistent with post-Soviet editions of the period. Please review all photos carefully for exact cosmetic condition.