Литературные суды: От “Народнои˘ филологии” к судебно-следственнои˘ практике репрессивных органов [Literary trials: from "people's philology" to the inquest practice of the repressive organs]

Rogatchevski, A. (2008) Литературные суды: От “Народнои˘ филологии” к судебно-следственнои˘ практике репрессивных органов [Literary trials: from "people's philology" to the inquest practice of the repressive organs]. Russian Literature, 63(2-4), pp. 483-511. (doi: 10.1016/j.ruslit.2008.04.014)

Abstract

The article traces the history of the mock trials of literary characters, from its origins in pre-revolutionary Russia's grammar schools to public performances both at émigré and Soviet cultural gatherings. The mock trials are treated as a form of what might be termed “popular scholarship” (“narodnaia filologiia”). The mock trials' influence on the show trials of the Stalin era is explored.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Rogatchevski, Dr Andrei
• Authors: Rogatchevski, A.
• College/School: College of Arts & Humanities > School of Modern Languages and Cultures > Slavonic Studies
• Journal Name: Russian Literature
• ISSN: 0304-3479