“The great migration of seriousness”: Demʼjan Bednyj and the early Soviet propaganda

Skradol, N. (2013) “The great migration of seriousness”: Demʼjan Bednyj and the early Soviet propaganda. Russian Literature, 73(3), pp. 443-465. (doi: 10.1016/j.ruslit.2013.04.006)

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Abstract

The article analyses satirical fables by Demʼian Bednyi – the first Soviet fable-writer. The author claims that through their use of allegorical images and characteristically rude language, the fables became a useful tool in the construction of the first generation of ideal Soviet readers and citizens.

Item Type:Articles
Keywords:Soviet fables, Dem’ian Bednyi, allegory, propaganda, satire.
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Jonsson-Skradol, Dr Natalia
Authors: Skradol, N.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences
Journal Name:Russian Literature
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:0304-3479
ISSN (Online):1878-3678
Published Online:19 April 2013

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