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Set against the backdrop of a politically turbulent 1935 Paris, this book delves into a pivotal congress where 230 writers from 38 countries gathered to confront the rising fascist threat to culture. Featuring prominent figures like André Gide and Bertolt Brecht, the five-day event ultimately unraveled due to intense ideological clashes between Soviet and Western perspectives on freedom of expression and political engagement. By exploring the intricate motivations and conflicts among the participants, it reveals the deep connections between history, politics, and literature.
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Writers' Block, Jacob Boas
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- Writers' Block
- Subtitle
- The Paris Antifascist Congress of 1935
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jacob Boas
- Publisher
- Legenda
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 162
- ISBN13
- 9781781884508
- Category
- Political Science / Politics
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of a politically turbulent 1935 Paris, this book delves into a pivotal congress where 230 writers from 38 countries gathered to confront the rising fascist threat to culture. Featuring prominent figures like André Gide and Bertolt Brecht, the five-day event ultimately unraveled due to intense ideological clashes between Soviet and Western perspectives on freedom of expression and political engagement. By exploring the intricate motivations and conflicts among the participants, it reveals the deep connections between history, politics, and literature.