Books — Marian Schwartz

Calligraphy Lesson: The Collected Stories, by Mikhail Shishkin

Calligraphy Lesson: The Collected Stories is the first English-language collection of short stories by Mikhail Shishkin, the most acclaimed contemporary author in Russia, including four stories that have been published in various English-language sources (Words Without Borders, Read Russia Anthology, Spolia, the Independent) and four previously untranslated stories (including two previously unpublished in any language). Shishkin was the first (and still the only) writer to win the three major Russian literary awards (the Russian Booker, National Bestseller, and Big Book awards). He is a master prose writer in the timeless, breathtakingly beautiful style of the greatest Russian writers, such as Leo Tolstoy, Ivan Bunin, and Boris Pasternak.

FictionMarian SchwartzOctober 25, 2015Mikhail Shishkin, Marian Schwartz, Leo Shtutin, Sylvia Maizell, Mariya Bashkatova, Deep Vellum, Post-Soviet, Short stories, Publication preview, Publication feature

Playing a Part, by Daria Wilke

The first young adult novel translated from Russian, a brave coming-out, coming-of-age story.In June 2013, the Russian government passed laws prohibiting "gay propaganda," threatening jail time and fines to offenders. That same month, in spite of these harsh laws, a Russian publisher released Playing a Part, a young adult novel with openly gay characters. It was a brave, bold act, and now this groundbreaking story has been translated for American readers.

FictionMarian SchwartzJune 25, 2015Daria Wilke, Marian Schwartz, Arthur A. Levine Books, Children's, LGBT, Novel, Publication feature, Publication preview