{"title":"Viktor Shklovsky","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cem\u003eViktor Shklovsky\u003c\/em\u003e, a pioneering figure in literary theory and a celebrated author of the 20th century. Known for his innovative approach to literature, Shklovsky played a pivotal role in the Russian Formalist movement, which sought to understand and articulate the structures underpinning literary texts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his most renowned offerings is \u003cem\u003eZoo, or Letters Not about Love\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling novel that masterfully blends fiction with personal correspondence. This work epitomises Shklovsky's signature style, characterised by a self-reflective narrative that challenges traditional storytelling methods. Through his writings, Shklovsky invites readers into a world of intellectual and emotional exploration, offering fresh perspectives on love, art, and the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our selection to discover Shklovsky's influential contributions to general fiction, providing readers with rich insights and transformative experiences that continue to resonate through time. Whether you are a seasoned literature enthusiast or new to his work, Viktor Shklovsky's books promise to engage and inspire profound thought and discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"zoo-or-letters-not-about-love-by-viktor-shklovsky-9781628974966","title":"Zoo, or Letters Not about Love","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile living in exile in Berlin, the formidable literary critic Viktor Shklovsky fell in love with Elsa Triolet. He fell into the habit of sending Elsa several letters a day, a situation she accepted under one condition: he was forbidden to write about love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eZoo, or Letters Not about Love\u003c\/i\u003e is an epistolary novel born of this constraint. Although the brilliant and playful letters contained here cover everything from observations about contemporary German and Russian life to theories of art and literature, nonetheless every one of them is indirectly dedicated to the one topic they are all required to avoid: their author's own unrequited love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46847430590700,"sku":"9781628974966","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27168733482767.jpg?v=1758939926"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/viktor-shklovsky.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}