A Small Corner of Hell
Dispatches from Chechnya
Anna Politkovskaya author Alexander Burry translator Tatiana Tulchinsky translator Georgi M Derluguian editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:The University of Chicago Press
Published:13th Apr '07
Should be back in stock very soon
This book provides a gripping account of the Chechen War, focusing on the personal stories of those affected by the conflict. A Small Corner of Hell captures the harsh realities of war.
In A Small Corner of Hell, Anna Politkovskaya provides a profound and unsettling exploration of the Chechen War, focusing on the human experience amidst the chaos. With a journalist's keen eye, she captures the everyday horrors faced by civilians who find themselves caught in the crossfire. Through her intimate narratives, readers gain insight into the psychological and physical toll that war inflicts on individuals and communities, highlighting the resilience and suffering of those living in a conflict zone.
Politkovskaya also delves into the broader implications of the war, examining how it has irrevocably damaged Russian society. She sheds light on the political machinations and the profit motives that have emerged from the conflict, revealing the complex dynamics at play. Her work serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of war, not only for those directly involved but also for the societal fabric as a whole.
The tragic murder of Anna Politkovskaya underscores the perilous position of journalists who dare to speak the truth about war and politics. As a long-time critic of the Russian government, especially regarding its actions in Chechnya, her commitment to uncovering the reality of the situation is evident throughout A Small Corner of Hell. This book stands as a testament to her courage and dedication to giving a voice to the voiceless, ensuring that the stories of those affected by war are not forgotten.
"[A Small Corner of Hell] skips harrowingly from year to year and place to place. The arch-villains are the Russian death squads, venal and brutal, and the complacent, lying politicians and generals who profit from the illegal trade in booty, oil, and captives. Her heroes are not the Chechen resistance - a gangsterish and ill-fed lot - but the long-suffering civilian population, whose natural grit and solidarity has gradually dissolved under the relentless brutality of daily life." - Economist "A personal, unblinking stare at the casualties of war." - Jonathan Kaplan, Los Angeles Times "The silencing of a voice so commonsensical and so courageous should make the new.... Her work mattered worldwide because it was true democracy in action: because, unlike so many politicians in her own country and elsewhere, she genuinely put her life at risk to speak for the little people whose interests are all too often ignored." - Evening Standard (UK) "Anna Politkovskaya... dedicated her career to covering what other parts of the Russian media either ignored or misreported. She told the stories of people, in Chechnya and the Caucasus, who had experienced the horrors and privations of two brutal wars, and a 'peace' that was just as cruel." - Times (UK)"
ISBN: 9780226674339
Dimensions: 23mm x 15mm x 1mm
Weight: 340g
232 pages