Sanine - M. Artzibashev - 1932

First published in 1907, this explosive novel scandalized readers with its frank depiction of sexuality and nihilistic philosophy, leading to its swift ban in numerous countries on grounds of pornography and blasphemy. Written from the viewpoint of an individualist anarchist, the book championed individual self-determination and sexual liberation, making a huge impact before being banned worldwide. More than a century later, Artzibashev's bold exploration of human desire, moral rebellion, and the collision between personal freedom and social order remains as provocative and psychologically penetrating as ever—a literary thunderbolt that continues to challenge readers' assumptions about love, morality, and the courage to live authentically. - Sanine: A Russian Love Novel - Michael Arzibashev. With Illustrations by Cameron Wright. Translated into English by Percy Pinkerton. Published 1932, Hartsdale House, New York Hardcover. Approx. 5.5x8in. 327pp. Spine is a bit sunned. Some wear on the corners, edges. Book is in otherwise decent vintage condition. #vintagebook