The East Was Read

Socialist Culture in the Third World

Autoren

• Vijay Prashad

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Seitenzahl

154 Seiten

Lesezeit

6 Stunden

• Geschichte
• Politik
• Politikwissenschaft
• Rasse, Rassismus
• Sachliteratur

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The book explores the nostalgic impact of Soviet literature on individuals from the Third World, highlighting its significance in shaping their lives and thoughts. Contributors share personal stories, such as Deepa Bhasthi's emotional journey through her grandfather's library and Ng g wa Thiong'o's experience writing in Yalta. The text also includes a historical overview of Progress Publishers and reflections on cultural connections between the Soviet Union and the Third World, particularly through the lens of influential figures like Faiz.

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• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2020
• Einband: Paperback