Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize for LiteratureAfter twenty years in exile, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn returned to Russia in 1994 and published these powerful stories. Available in English for the first time, this groundbreaking collection powerfully illuminates the Russian experience under the Soviet regime. The most eloquent and acclaimed opponent of government oppression, Solzhenitsyn was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1970, and his work continues to receive international acclaim. Apricot Jam and Other Stories, a striking example of Solzhenitsyn's unique style, solidifies his place as a true literary giant.'In terms of the effect he has had on history, Solzhenistyn is the dominant writer of this century.' New Yorker