Ženski dekameron

Ženski dekameron

Julia Voznesenskaya

The Feminine Decameron is a novel inspired by the structures of Boccaccio's "Decameron", set in contemporary Soviet reality. The action takes place in a maternity hospital in Leningrad (present-day Saint Petersburg) during the 1980s.

Ten women of different ages, social classes, and life stories find themselves together in hospital isolation due to a suspected infectious disease. To pass the time and overcome their fear, they decide to tell each other stories – one story each per day.

Their confessions reveal the problems of Soviet society at the time: love, marriage, betrayal, motherhood, loss, prostitution, religious quest, and the struggle for personal freedom. Each story reflects a woman’s struggle for identity and dignity within a system that often denies individuality and emotional needs.

The characters are diverse – from students and housewives to businesswomen and artists – and through their destinies Voznesenskaya explores universal themes of female strength, suffering, and hope. Although faced with difficulties, the heroines demonstrate resilience, solidarity, and faith in a better tomorrow.

The novel is written in a simple yet expressive style, combining a realistic depiction of everyday life with optimism and compassion. "The Women's Decameron" is not just a collection of stories about women, but also a testimony to time, society, and the strength of the female soul.

Original title
Женский декамерон
Translation
Veljka Marković-Krišković
Editor
Dragan Lakićević, Jovica Aćin
Graphics design
Janko Krajšek
Dimensions
18 x 11 cm
Pages
443
Publisher
Rad, Beograd, 1990.
 
Latin alphabet. Paperback.
Language: Serbian.

No copies available

The last copy was sold recently.

 

Are you interested in another book? You can search the offer using our search engine or browse books by category.

You may also be interested in these titles

Cvijeće u jesen

Cvijeće u jesen

Ivan Tavčar

"Flowers in Autumn" is a novella by Slovenian writer Ivan Tavčar, first published in 1917. The work belongs to Slovenian literary realism and is considered one of the most significant achievements of that period.

Spektar, 1974.
Croatian. Latin alphabet. Hardcover.
3.56
Hvala ti na uspomenama

Hvala ti na uspomenama

Cecelia Ahern

"Thank you for the memories", the fourth novel by Cecelia Ahern, one of the world's most famous authors, is a love story about hope, memory and a new beginning.

Profil Knjiga, 2009.
Croatian. Latin alphabet. Paperback.
6.284.71
Iz bosanske romantike: novele

Iz bosanske romantike: novele

Šemsudin Sarajlić

The collection represents a significant contribution to Bosniak and Croatian literature. The author, known for his deep knowledge of life in Bosnian mahalas, brings stories in this collection that reflect the everyday life of the Sarajevo Muslim world.

Matica hrvatska, 1931.
Croatian. Latin alphabet. Hardcover.
7.265.08
Tereza Raken

Tereza Raken

Émile Zola

"Therese Raken" (1867) is a dark study of passion, crime, and psychological consequences. Set in Paris, it follows Therese, a young woman raised by her aunt, Madame Raken, and forced into marriage with her sickly son, Camille.

Rad, 1963.
Serbian. Latin alphabet. Paperback.
2.34
Sarajevski Marlboro

Sarajevski Marlboro

Miljenko Jergović

A collection of 29 short stories depicting the everyday life of the inhabitants of Sarajevo during the war. The author portrays the reality of war without pathos, focusing on small details that reflect human resilience and the complexity of life in extrem

Jutarnji list, 2004.
Croatian. Latin alphabet. Hardcover with dust jacket.
4.86 - 6.28
Colomba

Colomba

Prosper Mérimée

Prosper Mérimée's novella, published in 1840, is set in Corsica and explores themes of revenge, honor, and the conflict between the traditional and modern worlds. The novella culminates in a tragic conflict, where love, duty, and violence intertwine.

Zora, 1950.
Croatian. Latin alphabet. Paperback.
2.44 - 2.48