Essays On Literature, Philosophy, And Music
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A foundational text of Soviet cultural policy, this collection presents the authoritative essays of Andrei Zhdanov, one of the most powerful cultural arbiters of the Stalinist era. The work applies Marxist-Leninist theory to the arts, arguing for socialist realism as the only legitimate mode of artistic and intellectual expression in the USSR. Zhdanov's pronouncements on literature, philosophy, and music are rendered here in their full ideological force, illustrating the sweeping influence the Soviet state wielded over creative and academic life in the mid-twentieth century. The essays chronicle key debates within Soviet cultural institutions and serve as an essential primary source for scholars of Cold War history, Marxist aesthetics, and the politics of art.
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Price clipped. faded spine. Page Condition: Yellowed with age. Markings: No visible markings noted. Binding: Appears intact.
A foundational text of Soviet cultural policy, this collection presents the authoritative essays of Andrei Zhdanov, one of the most powerful cultural arbiters of the Stalinist era. The work applies Marxist-Leninist theory to the arts, arguing for socialist realism as the only legitimate mode of artistic and intellectual expression in the USSR. Zhdanov's pronouncements on literature, philosophy, and music are rendered here in their full ideological force, illustrating the sweeping influence the Soviet state wielded over creative and academic life in the mid-twentieth century. The essays chronicle key debates within Soviet cultural institutions and serve as an essential primary source for scholars of Cold War history, Marxist aesthetics, and the politics of art.
