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The Unhappy Rebellion of Radical Joy

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Radical Joy and Revolutionary Despair

This chapter explores how radical joy, intertwined with anger and destruction, shapes the ideologies of historical communist figures like Lenin, Mao, and Stalin. It examines the transformation of enthusiasm into disillusionment within revolutionary movements, highlighting the complexities of personal liberation and collective societal change.

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