STALIN'S IRON GLOVE - HERKUS KUNCIUS

Discover the subversive biography of an executioner who became a victim of the system in Herkus Kuncius' novel "Stalin's Iron Glove." It is a literary case study of the birth of Homo sovieticus, reminiscent of the genesis of bloody Bolshevism in the Russian Empire. The book, translated by Izabela Korybut-Daszkiewicz, has no mercy for its hero, torturing him with its own irony.

• Subversive biography of an executioner who became a victim of the system
• Literary case study of the birth of Homo sovieticus
• Reminder of the genesis of bloody Bolshevism
• Ironic look at the fate of Nikolai Yezhov
• Genre hybrid combining elements of biography and novel
• Captivating read from the first to the last sentence

Herkus Kunius describes with great irony the fate of Nikolai Yezhov, born in Lithuania, the head of the NKVD and the executor of the Great Terror. The book is a literary case study presenting the birth of Homo sovieticus and reminding of the genesis of bloody Bolshevism in the Russian Empire. It is a fantastic hybrid, seemingly a biography of Nikolai Yezhov, the Soviet executioner, the head of the NKVD, but in reality - a crazy novel about our (Central and Eastern) Europe. Very true and a little fictional. Intriguing and terrifying. Funny and scary. It reads lightly and pleasantly. Nevertheless, behind the words and images lurks great fear. You can see blood. This literary rollercoaster captivates from the first to the last sentence. Mastery. Absolute.

This novel is not only a biography, but also a deep psychological analysis of a man entangled in a totalitarian system. Kunius closely examines the mechanisms that led Yezhov to the top of power and then to his downfall. The author does not avoid difficult questions about morality, responsibility and the limits of humanity in the face of evil. This book is an important voice in the discussion about the history of the 20th century and a warning against repeating the mistakes of the past. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, politics and psychology.

The Kolegium Europy Wschodniej publishing house presents this unique novel in a careful edition, taking care of every detail. The 136x217 mm format makes the book handy and comfortable to read. The year of publication 2023 guarantees a fresh look at the topic, and the high print quality ensures a comfortable reading experience. "Stalin's Iron Glove" is a position that will certainly remain in the reader's memory for a long time, encouraging reflection and discussion.