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Literature and Revolution
Hardcover
Literary CriticismSocial Movements
ISBN13: 9781025325705
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 264
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Literature and Revolution is a foundational text of Marxist literary criticism that examines the role of art and culture in the wake of the 1917 Russian Revolution. Written by Leon Trotsky, the work provides a sophisticated analysis of how social transformation influences creative expression. Trotsky critiques various literary movements of the early Soviet period, ranging from the Symbolists to the Futurists, while engaging in a deep debate over the possibility and nature of a proletarian culture.
The text argues that while art is inevitably shaped by the material conditions of its time, it cannot be reduced to simple political propaganda. Trotsky emphasizes the importance of mastering the cultural heritage of the past to build a truly socialist future. His insights into the relationship between the individual artist and the collective struggle offer a nuanced perspective on intellectual freedom and social responsibility. This work remains a vital contribution to political theory and literary studies, providing a rigorous framework for understanding the intersection of aesthetics, ideology, and revolutionary history.
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