--- product_id: 28647343 title: "Farewell to Matyora (European Classics)" price: "€ 36.93" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/28647343-farewell-to-matyora-european-classics store_origin: IT region: Italy --- # Farewell to Matyora (European Classics) **Price:** € 36.93 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Farewell to Matyora (European Classics) - **How much does it cost?** € 36.93 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/28647343-farewell-to-matyora-european-classics) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A fine example of Village Prose from the post-Stalin era, Farewell to Matyora decries the loss of the Russian peasant culture to the impersonal, soulless march of progress. It is the final summer of the peasant village of Matyora. A dam will be completed in the fall, destroying the village. Although their departure is inevitable, the characters over when, and even whether, they should leave. A haunting story with a heartfelt theme, Farewell to Matyora is a passionate plea for humanity and an eloquent cry for a return to an organic life. Review: A Heart Rending Tale of a Beloved Home's Drowning in the Wake of Progress - Farewell to Matyora depicts the picturesque peasant's paradise (in the eye of the beholder) where a commune of peasants has lived and worked from as far back as their memory can harken, and then farther still. However, the reality of the construction of a hydroelectric dam downstream and the inevitable flooding of their island home steadily creeps in upon the consciousness of the villagers. Rasputin's masterpiece of Village Prose tracks this progression of increasing awareness of the approaching fate and the disparaging ways in which the villagers cope with, as well as bid their goodbyes to their beloved home and are forced into the city. A definitive story of the time and a true homage to the fleeting village life. Review: I loved this book. - Beautifully written. There's a magical realism element to this story that took me to places I didn't expect to go. I don't know too much about Russian history, but it spoke to me of how the life of the Russian peasant didn't change much from the time of the Tsars to the time of the Soviets. I think the author knew his subjects well and wrote with authority. He bared the souls of his characters and in the process opened their lives to me. I haven't read much Russian fiction but will be doing so in the future. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #2,469,749 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3,116 in Classic American Literature #21,562 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction #33,068 in Classic Literature & Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 18 Reviews | ## Images ![Farewell to Matyora (European Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91XWLH7YTEL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Heart Rending Tale of a Beloved Home's Drowning in the Wake of Progress *by K***R on August 31, 2012* Farewell to Matyora depicts the picturesque peasant's paradise (in the eye of the beholder) where a commune of peasants has lived and worked from as far back as their memory can harken, and then farther still. However, the reality of the construction of a hydroelectric dam downstream and the inevitable flooding of their island home steadily creeps in upon the consciousness of the villagers. Rasputin's masterpiece of Village Prose tracks this progression of increasing awareness of the approaching fate and the disparaging ways in which the villagers cope with, as well as bid their goodbyes to their beloved home and are forced into the city. A definitive story of the time and a true homage to the fleeting village life. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved this book. *by M***R on October 16, 2013* Beautifully written. There's a magical realism element to this story that took me to places I didn't expect to go. I don't know too much about Russian history, but it spoke to me of how the life of the Russian peasant didn't change much from the time of the Tsars to the time of the Soviets. I think the author knew his subjects well and wrote with authority. He bared the souls of his characters and in the process opened their lives to me. I haven't read much Russian fiction but will be doing so in the future. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by K***R on April 11, 2018* This is a book I liked for sentimental reasons about Communist Russia in the twentieth century. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.it/products/28647343-farewell-to-matyora-european-classics](https://www.desertcart.it/products/28647343-farewell-to-matyora-european-classics) --- *Product available on Desertcart Italy* *Store origin: IT* *Last updated: 2026-05-14*