Red love by A. Kollontai
"Red Love" by Alexandra Kollontai is a novel written in the late 1920s, exploring the nuances of love, gender roles, and societal expectations in post-revolutionary Russia. The narrative revolves around Vassilissa, a spirited working-girl and ardent Communist, who grapples with the demands of her political commitments and her emotional ties to her lover, a comrade named Volodya. Through Vassilissa's journey, the novel intricately examines the evolving dynamics of love and professional duty
in a transforming society. The beginning of "Red Love" introduces Vassilissa as a passionate advocate for peace even in the face of war, demonstrating her commitment to both her political beliefs and her role as a socialist worker. She initially appears beleaguered by the hardships brought on by her devotion to the Revolution while yearning for her lover's company amidst their challenging separation. As she engages with her community initiatives, her longing for Volodya deepens, accentuating her internal conflict between her personal desires and the collective responsibilities imposed by a revolutionary society. This tension sets the stage for an exploration of intimate relationships against the backdrop of social upheaval, hinting at the complexities that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Kollontai, A. (Aleksandra), 1872-1952 |
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| LoC No. | 27006908 |
| Title | Red love |
| Original Publication | New York: Seven Arts Publishing Company, 1927. |
| Note | Wikipedia page on this work: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Love_(novel) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 87.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | Translation of: Василиса Малыгина (Vasilisa Malygina). |
| Credits | Mary Meehan and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Soviet Union -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Communism and culture -- Soviet Union -- Fiction |
| Subject | Communism and society -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75463 |
| Release Date | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 416 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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