I’ve been wanting to pick up “Laurus” again. It’s a Russian book translated and from what I understand the translator put in almost as much work as the original author; it certainly reads like they did, that is to say amazingly. It’s probably my all time favorite book.
In short: medieval Russian peasant/medicine apprentice finds God and goes on a pilgrimage.
Being spiritual definitely helped me enjoy the book but you don’t need to be Christian or anything similar, it’s not delivering a religious message.
Very profound, excellent writing and imagery, really emotional in an ambient way moreso than a plot way. Also interesting look into medieval niches you wouldn’t hear about normally–I’ve been calling myself a “holy fool” ever since.
I’ve been wanting to pick up “Laurus” again. It’s a Russian book translated and from what I understand the translator put in almost as much work as the original author; it certainly reads like they did, that is to say amazingly. It’s probably my all time favorite book.
In short: medieval Russian peasant/medicine apprentice finds God and goes on a pilgrimage.
Being spiritual definitely helped me enjoy the book but you don’t need to be Christian or anything similar, it’s not delivering a religious message.
Very profound, excellent writing and imagery, really emotional in an ambient way moreso than a plot way. Also interesting look into medieval niches you wouldn’t hear about normally–I’ve been calling myself a “holy fool” ever since.
Is it a book from the Soviet era or after the beginning of the Russian Federation?