Francis Spufford, “Red Plenty: Industry! Progress! Abundance! Inside the Fifties Soviet Dream” (Greywolf Press, 2012)
New Books in Russian and Eurasian Studies
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The Interplay of Historical Fiction and Personal Narrative
This chapter examines the intersection of historical fiction and reality, challenging the distinctions between the two genres. The discussion highlights structural elements of historical storytelling while also addressing the intimate portrayals of personal experiences, drawing on classic literary references for deeper insights.
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