Description
Author Boris Pasternak
Publisher Pantheon Books
Format Hardcover (clothbound, no dust jacket)
Condition very good
Summary
Boris Pasternak’s Doctor Zhivago is a towering literary masterpiece that blends the epic sweep of Russian history with the intimacy of one man’s emotional journey. Set against the backdrop of the Russian Revolution and the ensuing civil war, the novel follows the life of Yuri Zhivago—poet, physician, and philosopher—whose inner world is torn apart by the collapse of his country and the profound, forbidden love he shares with Lara. With poetic prose and deep philosophical undercurrents, Pasternak captures both the grandeur and tragedy of a people in turmoil. This English edition, translated by Max Hayward and Manya Harari, retains the lyrical richness of the original Russian. Included are “The Poems of Yuri Zhivago,” adding emotional resonance and depth to an already timeless story.
This collectible edition, published by Pantheon Books in 1958, is from the 21st–25th thousand printing (November 1958), just months after the first U.S. release. The maroon clothbound hardcover with gold-embossed script makes it a visually striking addition to any serious literary collection.