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The Living and the Dead (trilogy)
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'The Living and the Dead' is a trilogy of novels by Konstantin Simonov. It consists of the three novels, 'The Living and the Dead' (' ', 1959, also translated as 'Victims and Heroes'), 'Nobody Is Born As Soldier' (' ', 1962) and 'The Last Summer' (' ', 1971). The first part was published in English in 1962, the rest of the trilogy is not translated.
The trilogy is probably Simonov's greatest work. As critics noted, "the tragedy of war is depicted as a national tragedy. However, tragedy is not only social, but psychological and moral antagonism too. In that case, it is a conflict between men who share the same views ..."Art and society: collection of articles 1968 - Page 79 "In K. Simonov's novel 'Dead and Alive', the tragedy of war is depicted as a national tragedy. However, tragedy is not only social, but psychological and moral antagonism too. In that case, it is a conflict between men who share the same views ..."
The first part was filmed as 'The Alive and the Dead'.Russian Life - Volume 45 - Page 19 2002 "... comedic character and won kudos from critics and fans alike for his serious role as General Fyodor Serpilin in the film 'Dead and Alive'. Based on a WWII novel of the same name by Konstantin Simonov, it showcased Papanov's broad talent." The second part was filmed in 1969 as 'Retribution'.
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Category:1959 Russian novels
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