The novel tells the story of two peasant families who live in a small village in Russia during the early years of Soviet power. The story takes place in the 1920s and describes how the villagers adapt to the new social order and the changes that occur in their lives due to the revolution. The novel explores themes such as love, family, class struggle, and the role of the individual in society. It also examines the relationship between the individual and the collective, as well as the tension between the desire for personal freedom and the need for social conformity. Book Description: Краткая история быта и частной жизни (A Brief History of Everyday Life and Private Life) by Andrey Platonov The novel is set in a small village in rural Russia during the early years of Soviet power, in the 1920s. It tells the story of two peasant families, the Panteleys and the Shcherbatyks, who are struggling to survive and adapt to the new social order brought about by the Revolution. The story revolves around the everyday lives of these families, their relationships, and their struggles to find their place in the changing world.

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