Could any postmodern work of the last century even rival "Moscow-Petushki"

>>9249068
Hah, you've got me sold. Are there multiple English translations or just Tjalsma's? And if so, which is the best?

Altazor

>>9249083
Shit, can't help you much with translations - read it in original. But it seems so, yes - except the few amateur ones, the only serious translation is by Tjalsma. From a quick glance, it seems alright, if a bit too strict. Unfortunately, it's one of the books that might lose a lot in translation - narrator's use of culturally-particular language, and I'm not sure that the temporal structure can be transfered to English - but hopefully nothing too bad.

I'm glad I convinced you. Don't read too fast - or multiple layers will go to waste!

>>9249201
It's a pity I don't speak Spanish. Is it worth learning the language for?

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>>9249068

hmm...

i am now $24 poorer bc of this post

>>9249226

Hi, I've been studying Russian at my university for about a year now. Can you describe how difficult (in terms of the language, not necessarily the "ideas") this work would be in comparison to, say Tolstoy?

>>9249068
Finally, some love for this book. I thought it was amazing in English translation--hope I didn't miss much. I should read it again. Any similar books, Russian or otherwise, op?

The first time I heard of this was when visiting a one-man-theatre-show, where this german actor - drunk, sweaty and seemingly maniac - would play Venička and tell the whole book in two to three hours. It was thrilling, I bought the book and read it 4 times since then and still think it's the best book I've ever read. Actually trying to learn russian in order to eventually read it in its original language

>>9250171
The language of the book is very affected - it's a deliberate mix of high style, common speak and vulgarity. Even so, it's not that difficult, you just have to pay attention and have a dictionary on hand; the text is very dense and some words can't be really understood from context. I think it is easier than Tolstoy.
>>9250627
Thematicaly, as I've already mentioned, it's very close to Under the Volcano. Books are at times almost isomorphic.

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>>9251247
Hey, fellow Russian guy, what do people read nowdays here? I sort of understand current American literature scene, but I got no idea what happens in my own country. Can you give any recs?

Fuck off Ben

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