Doctor Zhivago

Experience the tumultuous times of the Russian Revolution through the story of a poet/physician and his loves in Doctor Zhivago. Escaping to the Ural Mountains with his family, Zhivago becomes embroiled in the brutal conflict between the Whites and the Reds. Amidst this chaos, Zhivago falls in love with Lara, a woman symbolizing the pain of the era. Through their story, Pasternak explores the theme of love against the backdrop of cruelty and strife. This classic of world literature is masterfully translated by Pevear and Volokhonsky, capturing the spirit of Pasternak's original style, rhythms, voicings, and tone.