One Life, One Kopeck is a novel written by Walter Duranty. The story is set in Russia during the early 20th century, a time of political upheaval and social change. The main character, Ivan Petrovich, is a poor peasant who dreams of a better life for himself and his family. When he is given a single kopeck, he decides to use it to buy a lottery ticket in the hopes of winning a large sum of money. The rest of the novel follows Ivan's journey as he navigates the challenges of poverty, corruption, and political unrest in his ...
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One Life, One Kopeck is a novel written by Walter Duranty. The story is set in Russia during the early 20th century, a time of political upheaval and social change. The main character, Ivan Petrovich, is a poor peasant who dreams of a better life for himself and his family. When he is given a single kopeck, he decides to use it to buy a lottery ticket in the hopes of winning a large sum of money. The rest of the novel follows Ivan's journey as he navigates the challenges of poverty, corruption, and political unrest in his quest for a better life. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including revolutionaries, corrupt officials, and wealthy aristocrats. Through Ivan's eyes, readers get a glimpse into the complex social and political landscape of Russia during this tumultuous time. One Life, One Kopeck is a gripping tale of hope, perseverance, and the enduring human spirit in the face of adversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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