Summer in Baden-Baden (Faber Editions) : 'A miracle' - Susan Sontag

Leonid Tsypkin was a Russian writer known for his unique blend of fiction and biography. His most notable work is the novel "Summer in Baden-Baden," which intertwines the lives of Fyodor Dostoevsky and Tsypkin's own family history. Tsypkin's writing style is characterized by a dense and intricate prose, often exploring themes of memory, identity, and history. Despite his limited recognition during his lifetime, Tsypkin has since been praised for his innovative approach to blending fact and fiction in literature, making him a significant figure in the genre of historical fiction.