The Gulag Archipelago 1918-1956
The Gulag Archipelago · Book 1Description
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's monumental work, The Gulag Archipelago, stands as a searing testament to the vast network of Soviet repression that ensnared millions. Drawing from personal experience and the testimonies of over two hundred fellow prisoners, Solzhenitsyn meticulously details the inner workings of the state's apparatus of terror, from secret police interrogations to the brutal realities of forced labor camps. This unflinching chronicle exposes the systematic dehumanization and suffering inflicted upon ordinary citizens, yet it also illuminates the extraordinary resilience and moral fortitude of those who endured unimaginable cruelty. More than just a historical account, it is a profound exploration of truth, justice, and the enduring human spirit in the face of totalitarian oppression.
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paperback
Harper Perennial Modern Classics
Published Jan 22, 2002
512 pages
ISBN: 9780060007768
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First Published
1973
Language
rus
Translation
From: rus
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