Audrey Bennett
Auteur de Design Studies: Theory and Research in Graphic Design
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Like a Boy but Not a Boy: Navigating Life, Mental Health, and Parenthood Outside the Gender Binary (2020) 32 exemplaires
La perra de tres patas de la señora Petrovna 1 exemplaire
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This story takes place in 1994 when elderly Galina Petrovna’s three legged dog has been grabbed by the zealous local dog-catcher, social misfit Mitya, known as the Exterminator. Retired teacher Vasya, who has a soft spot for Galina, tries to help her but ends up getting himself arrested. But Galina’s best friend Zoya has connections which sees the two elderly ladies heading off to Moscow to visit Zoya’s cousin to request his help in gaining the release of both Vasya and the three-legged dog.
As the story plays out we are taken on a tour of Russia at that time. From food, to clothing, occupations and amusements we are given a bird-eye view of Russian culture. The writing is at times humorous, at others tragic as the comic tale unfolds and the disorder of Russia is exposed. This somewhat surreal story was a different and fun read that was both eccentric and poignant.… (plus d'informations)