Publisher's Synopsis
Dissonant Voices in Soviet Literature by Patricia Blake is a comprehensive exploration of the literary dissidence that emerged in the Soviet Union during the 20th century. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the works of several prominent Soviet writers who challenged the official narrative of the Soviet regime and sought to express their own unique perspectives on the social, political, and cultural issues of their time. Blake examines the works of writers such as Boris Pasternak, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, and Andrei Sinyavsky, among others, and explores the various techniques they used to subvert the dominant ideology of the Soviet state. The book also delves into the political and cultural context in which these writers lived and worked, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of the complex relationship between literature, politics, and power in the Soviet Union. Overall, Dissonant Voices in Soviet Literature is an important contribution to the field of Soviet studies and an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Soviet literature and dissent.Contributing Authors Include Boris Pasternak, Evgeni Zamyatin, Victor Shklovsky, And Many Others.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.