The Unwomanly Face of War

Delve into the extraordinary insights of 'The Unwomanly Face of War' by Nobel laureate Svetlana Alexievich, a powerful exploration of women's roles in World War II. This captivating B-format paperback brings to light the stories of brave Soviet women, including captains, snipers, tank drivers, and nurses, who fought valiantly yet remained largely unrecognized in historical narratives. Through extensive interviews conducted in the late 1970s, Alexievich reveals the hidden histories, struggles, and sacrifices of these remarkable women. Published by Penguin UK in 2018, this 384-page book urges readers to reconsider the often neglected aspects of female participation in wartime. Ideal for history enthusiasts, feminist literature lovers, and anyone interested in the untold stories of women in war, 'The Unwomanly Face of War' is a crucial addition to your bookshelf. This book not only honors the female experience in conflict but also challenges the traditional male-centric narrative of history. With free shipping to New Zealand, get your copy today and uncover the untold stories that shaped our world. Perfect for personal reading or as a thought-provoking gift, this book is an essential read for those seeking to understand the multifaceted experiences of women during one of the most turbulent times in history.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141983530
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 384


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"Why, having stood up for and held their own place in a once absolutely male world, have women not stood up for their history? A whole world is hidden from us. Their war remains unknown... I want to write the history of that war. A women's history."

In the late 1970s, Svetlana Alexievich set out to write her first book, The Unwomanly Face of War, when she realized that she grew up surrounded by women who had fought in the Second World War but whose stories were absent from official narratives. Travelling thousands of miles, she spent years interviewing hundreds of Soviet women - captains, tank drivers, snipers, pilots, nurses and doctors - who had experienced the war on the front lines, on the home front and in occupied territories.

With the dawn of Perestroika, a heavily censored edition came out in 1985 and it became a huge bestseller in the Soviet Union - the first in five books that have established her as the conscience of the twentieth century.

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