“Two Captains” is Veniamin Kaverin’s most famous and beloved novel. It is a book-epoch; reading it is like living through a harsh life full of unforgettable adventures. Together with the protagonist Sanya Grigoryev, the reader will experience a difficult childhood as a homeless orphan, the hardships of war, uncover the secret of a lost polar expedition, and win the heart of their beloved. The novel has been translated into many languages, adapted for the screen twice, and its characters have been commemorated with a monument in the author's hometown of Pskov.
In this edition, the text is accompanied by the classic illustrations of remarkable artists Fyodor Glebov (1914–1980) and Pyotr Lugansky (1911–1993).
Author: Veniamin Kaverin
Illustrations: Fyodor Glebov, Pyotr Lugansky
Pages: 672 (offset paper). Hardcover
Dimensions: 216x145x36 mm
Series: Russian Literature. Big Books