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The biography explores Solzhenitsyn's life in depth, illustrating how his personal journey reflects the broader evolution of Soviet society. It connects key events in his life to the themes and narratives found in his literary works, providing insight into the interplay between his experiences and his writing. The book offers a comprehensive view of Solzhenitsyn's development alongside the historical context of his time.

Best known as the author of the classic Darkness at Noon, Koestler was one of the most influential and controversial intellectuals, involved in and commenting on almost every political movement of the twentieth century. This title gives an account of Koestler's turbulent private life.