Russian Experimental Fiction

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Exploring the landscape of post-Stalin Russian literature, the book delves into how underground writers employed parody to critique Soviet ideology rooted in utopian thought. By referencing works like Robinson Crusoe and Animal Farm, these authors navigate complex themes of truth and representation, blending playful and instructive elements. Edith Clowes highlights "meta-utopian" narratives that challenge dogmatism and inspire social imagination, introducing readers to significant works by writers such as Aleksandr Zinoviev and Vladimir Voinovich through structural analysis and reception theory.