Solzhenitsyn: A BiographyPp. 958-963 discuss accusations of antisemitism against Solzhenitsyn, especially by Mark Perakh (in "Midstream" 6, 1977) and other articles on this issue. Links the accusations with Solzhenitsyn's nationalism, his s Christian Orthodox philosophy, and his passionate love for the Russian people. Mentions the frequency of negative Jewish characters in Solzhenitzyn's literary work, especially in "The First Circle" and "Lenin in Zurich." |
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But the real joy of his first cell and its exceptional interest and importance for his
later life derived not merely from the warmth of personal contact but even more
from what he heard and learned from the other people in the cell . It was to be the
...
But the real joy of his first cell and its exceptional interest and importance for his
later life derived not merely from the warmth of personal contact but even more
from what he heard and learned from the other people in the cell . It was to be the
...
Page 400
... Solzhenitsyn has implied that all this time he was aloof from the mainstream of
Soviet literary life , took little interest in it ... regardless of the fact that publication
would reveal to its readers in Ryazan that he really did have literary interests .
... Solzhenitsyn has implied that all this time he was aloof from the mainstream of
Soviet literary life , took little interest in it ... regardless of the fact that publication
would reveal to its readers in Ryazan that he really did have literary interests .
Page 882
But Solzhenitsyn took a definite interest in his new surroundings , formed several
friendships , and was not unhappy with his experiences there . One of his best
friends , Mayor Widmer , was able to open many doors for him . It was Widmer
who ...
But Solzhenitsyn took a definite interest in his new surroundings , formed several
friendships , and was not unhappy with his experiences there . One of his best
friends , Mayor Widmer , was able to open many doors for him . It was Widmer
who ...
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Contents
Preface | 13 |
Acknowledgements | 21 |
1 OUT OF CHAOS AND SUFFERING | 25 |
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| Title | Solzhenitsyn: A Biography |
| Author | Michael Scammell |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint |
| Publisher | Hutchinson, 1985 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 21 Apr 2008 |
| ISBN | 0091512808, 9780091512804 |
| Length | 1051 pages |
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