3 Quotes & Sayings By Ludmilla Petrushevskaya

Ludmilla Petrushevskaya's novels reflect in their sensual and poetic imagery the despair and the struggle of the common man in Russia in the 20th century. She is also a playwright, screenwriter, short story writer, and poet. Her debut novel, "The Dancer" (1957), was awarded the Stalin award. She continued to write novels that were highly regarded by critics and readers alike Read more

Her works have been translated into 17 languages. She was also awarded two State Prizes for Literature, one in 1957 and another in 1973. Her book "The Dancer" has been made into a film.

Never have I been frightened by circumstances. A little warmth,...
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Never have I been frightened by circumstances. A little warmth, a little bread, my little ones with me, and life begins, happiness begins. Ludmilla Petrushevskaya
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The piano–that, too, was an adventure. A little girl tried to learn to play it. Her mother insisted, forced her to sit there and practice. Nothing came of it; stubbornness won out in the end, the stubbornness that protects us from the will of others, that defends our right to live our life the way we want. Even if it means life will turn out worse than anyone planned, will turn into a poor life–but it'll be one's own, however it is, even without music, even without talent. Ludmilla Petrushevskaya