My Disillusionment In Russia
My Disillusionment In Russia
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2004
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Book • Nonfiction
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Biography•
PhilosophyRussia • 1920s
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Politics & Government•
World History2004
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In My Disillusionment In Russia, Emma Goldman recounts her experiences and observations in post-revolutionary Russia. She describes the disillusionment she faced with the Bolshevik regime, highlighting the suppression of individual freedoms and the challenges encountered in the Soviet state, contrasting her initial hopes with the stark realities she witnessed.
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Contemplative
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Emma Goldman's My Disillusionment in Russia offers a critical firsthand account of the Russian Revolution's aftermath. Reviews praise its candid insights and historical value. However, some criticize its subjective perspective and her disillusionment's impact on objectivity. Despite this, it's valued for its passionate and thought-provoking narrative.
Who Should Read My Disillusionment In Russia?
Readers drawn to political history, anarchism, and revolutionary narratives would enjoy My Disillusionment in Russia by Emma Goldman. Similar to Orwell's Animal Farm, it offers a critical perspective on ideological disillusionment. Engaged readers of memoirs like Solzhenitsyn's The Gulag Archipelago might find it compelling.
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Book • Nonfiction
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PhilosophyRussia • 1920s
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Politics & Government•
World History2004
Adult
18+ years
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