The Petersburg Man (1936) – Rare Soviet Edition of Anatoly Kamensky's Silver Age Prose

The Petersburg Man (1936) – Rare Soviet Edition of Anatoly Kamensky's Silver Age Prose

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The Petersburg Man (1936) – Rare Soviet Edition of Anatoly Kamensky's Silver Age Prose
  • The Petersburg Man (1936) – Rare Soviet Edition of Anatoly Kamensky's Silver Age Prose
  • The Petersburg Man (1936) – Rare Soviet Edition of Anatoly Kamensky's Silver Age Prose
  • The Petersburg Man (1936) – Rare Soviet Edition of Anatoly Kamensky's Silver Age Prose
  • The Petersburg Man (1936) – Rare Soviet Edition of Anatoly Kamensky's Silver Age Prose
  • The Petersburg Man (1936) – Rare Soviet Edition of Anatoly Kamensky's Silver Age Prose
  • The Petersburg Man (1936) – Rare Soviet Edition of Anatoly Kamensky's Silver Age Prose
  • The Petersburg Man (1936) – Rare Soviet Edition of Anatoly Kamensky's Silver Age Prose
  • The Petersburg Man (1936) – Rare Soviet Edition of Anatoly Kamensky's Silver Age Prose
  • The Petersburg Man (1936) – Rare Soviet Edition of Anatoly Kamensky's Silver Age Prose
  • The Petersburg Man (1936) – Rare Soviet Edition of Anatoly Kamensky's Silver Age Prose
  • The Petersburg Man (1936) – Rare Soviet Edition of Anatoly Kamensky's Silver Age Prose
  • The Petersburg Man (1936) – Rare Soviet Edition of Anatoly Kamensky's Silver Age Prose
  • The Petersburg Man (1936) – Rare Soviet Edition of Anatoly Kamensky's Silver Age Prose
  • The Petersburg Man (1936) – Rare Soviet Edition of Anatoly Kamensky's Silver Age Prose
  • The Petersburg Man (1936) – Rare Soviet Edition of Anatoly Kamensky's Silver Age Prose
  • The Petersburg Man (1936) – Rare Soviet Edition of Anatoly Kamensky's Silver Age Prose
  • The Petersburg Man (1936) – Rare Soviet Edition of Anatoly Kamensky's Silver Age Prose
  • The Petersburg Man (1936) – Rare Soviet Edition of Anatoly Kamensky's Silver Age Prose
  • The Petersburg Man (1936) – Rare Soviet Edition of Anatoly Kamensky's Silver Age Prose
  • The Petersburg Man (1936) – Rare Soviet Edition of Anatoly Kamensky's Silver Age Prose
  • The Petersburg Man (1936) – Rare Soviet Edition of Anatoly Kamensky's Silver Age Prose
  • The Petersburg Man (1936) – Rare Soviet Edition of Anatoly Kamensky's Silver Age Prose
  • The Petersburg Man (1936) – Rare Soviet Edition of Anatoly Kamensky's Silver Age Prose
  • The Petersburg Man (1936) – Rare Soviet Edition of Anatoly Kamensky's Silver Age Prose
  • The Petersburg Man (1936) – Rare Soviet Edition of Anatoly Kamensky's Silver Age Prose
  • The Petersburg Man (1936) – Rare Soviet Edition of Anatoly Kamensky's Silver Age Prose
  • The Petersburg Man (1936) – Rare Soviet Edition of Anatoly Kamensky's Silver Age Prose
  • The Petersburg Man (1936) – Rare Soviet Edition of Anatoly Kamensky's Silver Age Prose
  • The Petersburg Man (1936) – Rare Soviet Edition of Anatoly Kamensky's Silver Age Prose
  • The Petersburg Man (1936) – Rare Soviet Edition of Anatoly Kamensky's Silver Age Prose
The Petersburg Man (1936) – Rare Soviet Edition of Anatoly Kamensky's Silver Age Prose

The Petersburg Man (1936) – Rare Soviet Edition of Anatoly Kamensky's Silver Age Prose

$82.00
$82.00

Discover a scarce 1936 Soviet edition of The Petersburg Man (Петербургский человек) by Anatoly Kamensky, published in Moscow by Goslitizdat (State Publishing House "Khudozhestvennaya Literatura"). This early Soviet collection brings together Kamensky's finest novellas and short stories written between 1905 and 1915, preserving the distinctive voice of one of the lesser-known writers of Russia's Silver Age.

Focusing on urban life, human psychology, relationships, and the changing atmosphere of pre-revolutionary Russia, these stories reflect the literary traditions of the early twentieth century while also representing how Soviet publishers reintroduced pre-revolutionary literature to new generations of readers.

Today, original Goslitizdat editions from the 1930s are increasingly sought after by collectors of Russian literature, early Soviet publishing, and antiquarian books.

Contents

This volume includes fourteen prose works, including:

  • The Petersburg Man (Петербургский человек)
  • Furniture (Мебель)
  • The Good Prince (Добрый принц)
  • Diogenes (Диоген)
  • White Night (Белая ночь)
  • Story of a Hare (Рассказ о зайце)
  • A Good Acquaintance (Хороший знакомый)
  • The Game (Игра)
  • At the Dacha (На даче)
  • The Little Box (Ящичек)
  • Diploma (Диплом)
  • The Duel of Student Ognivtsev (Дуэль студента Огнивцева)
  • Life in a Dream (Жизнь во сне)
  • Poetry and Prose (Поэзия и проза)

Book Details

  • Title: The Petersburg Man (Петербургский человек)
  • Author: Anatoly Kamensky
  • Publisher: Goslitizdat (State Publishing House "Khudozhestvennaya Literatura")
  • Place of Publication: Moscow, USSR
  • Publication Year: 1936
  • Language: Russian
  • Format: Original softcover with illustrated paper wrappers

Condition

Good Antique Condition

  • Original illustrated publisher's wrappers
  • Text block remains complete and firmly attached
  • Spine shows significant age-related wear with visible original stitching
  • Pages display natural age toning consistent with a book of this period
  • Occasional light foxing and handling marks typical of an authentic 1930s edition
  • Text remains clean and fully readable

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.

Why Collect This Book?

  • Original 1936 Goslitizdat edition
  • Early Soviet publication of Silver Age literature
  • Collection of fourteen stories by Anatoly Kamensky
  • Attractive example of 1930s Soviet book design
  • Excellent addition to collections of Russian literature and antiquarian books
  • Increasingly scarce on the international market

Perfect For

  • Collectors of Russian literature
  • Silver Age literature enthusiasts
  • Antiquarian book collectors
  • Soviet publishing historians
  • Researchers of pre-revolutionary prose
  • Libraries and archives
  • Decorative vintage book collections

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