Ion Ianoşi Bücher

Set against the backdrop of revolutionary Russia, the narrative explores the lives of orphans seeking connection in a world torn apart. Zakhar Pavlovich, a skilled craftsman, transitions from village life to industrialization, drawn to the promise of machinery but ultimately facing disillusionment. His adopted son, Sasha Dvanov, embarks on a quest for revolution alongside the idealistic Kopionkin. The story culminates in Chevengur, where fervent Bolsheviks attempt to force communism into existence, leading to a poignant moment of hope amidst chaos.