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 |
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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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