The Rout by Aleksandr Fadeev is a novel set during the Russian Civil War, focusing on a partisan detachment fighting against the White Army in the Far East. The story follows the experiences of a young partisan named Levinson and his comrades as they navigate the challenges of guerrilla warfare. The novel delves into themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the harsh realities of war, portraying the psychological and physical toll on those involved. Fadeev emphasizes the struggle for survival and the ideological commitment of the characters, reflecting the broader conflict in Russia during that time.

Translated from the Russian by O. Gorchakov
Designed by O. Vereisky

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CONTENTS

Page
I. Morozka 7
II. Metchik 15
III. The Sixth Sense 24
IV. Alone 31
V. The Peasants and the “Coal-Eaters” 37
VI. Levinson 49
VII. Enemies 59
VIII. The First Move 69
IX. Metchik in the Company 82
X. The Beginning of the Rout 94
XI. The Daily Grind 107
XII. The March 120
XIII. Their Burdens 135
XIV. Metelitsa goes on Reconnaissance 150
XV. Three Deaths 164
XVI. The Bog 182
XVII. The Nineteen 197