Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Death of Alexander Solzenitsyn



Amidst all my preparations for my journey.

I was sad to hear of the death of Alexander Solzhenitsyn a favourite author. One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich was an absolute revelation when published in the west. A man of great integrity his novels Cancer Ward and The First Circle ooze a marvellous warmth and humanity, totally at odds with modern times and thought.

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