George Orwell and Russia

Name: George Orwell and Russia
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By Masha Karp

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George Orwell and Russia by Masha Karp delves into the influence of Russian politics and literature on George Orwell's body of work. It explores how Orwell's encounters with Russian political ideologies and his critical stance against totalitarianism shaped his writing and perspectives. The book provides a deep analysis of his views on Soviet Russia and highlights his commitment to truth and freedom, connecting these themes to his famous novels.
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You might enjoy this insightful exploration if you're curious about the intricate relationship between George Orwell's writings and Russian political influences. Delving into his views on totalitarianism, this book offers a revealing perspective on Orwell's understanding of Soviet Russia, making it a compelling read for those interested in political history and literary analysis.

George Orwell and Russia

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For those living in the Soviet Union, Orwell's masterpieces, Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four, were not dystopias, but accurate depictions of reality. Here, the Orwell scholar and expert on Russian politics, Masha Karp—Russian Features Editor at the BBC World Service for over a decade—explores how Orwell's work was received in Russia, when it percolated into the country even under censorship.

Suggesting a new approach to the controversial ‘Orwell’s list’ of 1949, Karp puts into context the articles and letters written by Orwell at the time. She sheds light on how the ideas of totalitarianism exposed in Orwell’s writing took root in Russia and, in doing so, helps us to understand the contemporary political reality.

As Vladimir Putin's actions continue to shock the West, it is clear we are witnessing the next transformation of totalitarianism, as predicted and described by Orwell. Now, over 70 years after Orwell's death, his writing, at least as far as Russia is concerned, remains as timely and urgent as it has ever been.

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Masha Karp's George Orwell and Russia examines Orwell's prescient understanding of totalitarianism, likening it to current Russian authoritarianism. Critics highlight the book's compelling insights into Orwell's ideological evolution, his deep comprehension of Soviet Russia despite never visiting, and the relevance of his observations in Putin's Russia today. The work is praised for its timely contribution, emphasizing the parallels between Orwell's fictional dystopia and the historical and contemporary Russian reality, making it a significant read for those interested in politics, literature, and history.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788317122

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 312

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About the Author

Masha Karp is a political journalist and a leading scholar on the work of George Orwell. She worked for the BBC Russian Service between 1991 and 2009, first as producer and then as Features editor. A member of the St. Petersburg Writers' Union and the Literary Translators Guild in Russia, she translated Animal Farm and its original preface ‘The Freedom of the Press’ into Russian. Her biography of Orwell, the first to be published in Russia, was a finalist for the ABS Literary Prize. She is a member of the board of the Orwell Society and the editor of its journal.