Lithuanian Short Stories
Lithuanian Short Stories by Tadas Klimas is a collection published by Transnational Academic Press in February 2010. This second edition features eight short stories and two additional writings by Lithuanian authors, translated into English, covering a time span from the 1930s to the 1980s. The stories explore various settings, including medieval Lithuania, pre-WWII contexts, and late 20th Century America, offering a diverse glimpse into Lithuanian literature.
Readers will find a range of narratives that delve into themes of war, dislocation, and personal relationships. Notable pieces include ‘The Cross’ by Jurgis Jankus, which presents a stark post-apocalyptic landscape, and ‘The Idler’ by Aloyzas Baronas, focusing on a hero’s indifference to societal status amidst turmoil. Other stories, such as ‘Flax Blossoms,’ explore complex emotions in pastoral environments, while the two additional writings reflect on Lithuania’s journey toward independence in the 1990s. This collection, totaling 156 pages, provides insight into the rich tapestry of Lithuanian fiction.
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This collection contains, in English translation, eight short stories and two other writings by Lithuanian authors, spanning a time frame of from 1930 to the 1980s. One is set in a medieval, fantastical, Lithuania, others in pre-WWII Lithuania, and one seems to take place in late 20th Century America. ‘The Cross’ by Jurgis Jankus, set in a desolate, post-apocalyptic landscape, is worth the price in its own right. ‘The Idler’ by Aloyzas Baronas describes a hero who is zenlike in his dispassion for status and wealth in the midst of war and dislocation. Another tale is of two bestest buddies–a great-great grandmother and a young boy. ‘Flax Blossoms’ is about a barely restrained sexual attraction in a pastoral setting, and the passion seems to burst through the pages. Two other writings are from the period of Lithuania’s rebirth and its path towards re-establishment of independence in the 1990s. Ostensibly opinion pieces, they are poetical and unique.
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