Description
"Cancer Ward" is a novel written by the Russian author Alexander Solzhenitsyn. The novel was first published in 1966 and is considered one of Solzhenitsyn's significant works. The narrative is set in a hospital's cancer ward, and it revolves around the lives of the patients and staff. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the Soviet Union, providing insights into the political, social, and cultural aspects of the time. The characters in the ward represent a microcosm of Soviet society, each dealing with illness, mortality, and the complex dynamics of life during a challenging era. Solzhenitsyn, who himself experienced life in Soviet labor camps, infuses the novel with profound observations about the human condition, resilience, and the impact of political ideologies on individuals.
- Genre: Political Fiction
- Pages: 599
- ISBN: 9789640013106
- Persian Title: کتاب بخش سرطان اثر الكساندر ايسايويچ سولژنيتسين
