by Martin Amis · Quinteto · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788496333871
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Koba the Dread is a book written by Martin Amis that explores the figure of Joseph Stalin, nicknamed 'Koba', and his impact on 20th-century history. Through a combination of historical analysis, biography, and personal reflections, Amis examines the appeal of communism and the indulgence of Western intellectuals towards this regime. The author intertwines the history of Stalin with his own experiences and personal connections, offering a unique perspective on one of the most controversial leaders of the last century.
Sir Martin Louis Amis was an English novelist, essayist, memoirist, screenwriter and critic. He is best known for his novels Money (1984) and London Fields (1989). He received the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for his memoir Experience and was twice listed for the Booker Prize. Amis was a professor of creative writing at the University of Manchester's Centre for New Writing from 2007 until 2011. In 2008, The Times named him one of the 50 greatest British writers since 1945.
