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Hard to Be a God (Rediscovered Classics) by Arkady Strugatsky, Boris Strugatsky, Olena Bormashenko (translation), Hari Kunzru, Olena Bormashenko is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.

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This 1963 masterpiece is widely considered one of the best novels of the greatest Russian writers of science fiction. Yet until now the only English version (unavailable for over thirty years) was based on a German translation, & was full of errors, infelicities, and misunderstandings. Now, in a new translation by Olena Bormashenko, whose translation of the authors’ Roadside Picnic has received widespread acclaim, here is the definitive edition of this brilliant work.It tells the story of Don Rumata, who is sent from Earth to the medieval kingdom of Arkanar with instructions to observe and to save what he can. Masquerading as an arrogant nobleman, a dueler & a brawler, Don Rumata is never defeated, but can never kill. With his doubt and compassion, and his deep love for a local girl named Kira, Rumata wants to save the kingdom from the machinations of Don Reba, the first minister to the king. But given his orders, what role can he play? Hard to Be a God has inspired a role-playing video game and two movies, including Aleksei German’s long-awaited swan song. This long overdue translation will reintroduce one of the most profound Soviet-era novels to an eager audience. Arkady & Boris

Who reads Hard to Be a God (Rediscovered Classics)?

Author

Arkady Strugatsky, Boris Strugatsky, Olena Bormashenko (translation), Hari Kunzru, Olena Bormashenko

Publisher

Independent Publishers Group (Chicago Review Press)

Published

2014

Language

EN

ISBN

9781613748282

Category

work of fiction

Subjects

Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy