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The book delves into the vibrant artistic movement in Soviet-era Russia following Stalin's death, highlighting the revitalization of the satirical magazine Krokodil amidst newfound freedom. John Etty examines the evolution of Soviet graphic satire through Krokodil's political cartoons, analyzing their forms, production, consumption, and societal functions during the pivotal years from 1954 to 1964. This exploration provides insight into how satire reflected and influenced the cultural landscape of post-Stalin Russia.
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Graphic Satire in the Soviet Union, John Etty
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- Graphic Satire in the Soviet Union
- Subtitle
- Krokodil's Political Cartoons
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Etty
- Publisher
- University Press of Mississippi
- Publisher
- 2019
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 276
- ISBN13
- 9781496820525
- Category
- World history, Propaganda
- Description
- The book delves into the vibrant artistic movement in Soviet-era Russia following Stalin's death, highlighting the revitalization of the satirical magazine Krokodil amidst newfound freedom. John Etty examines the evolution of Soviet graphic satire through Krokodil's political cartoons, analyzing their forms, production, consumption, and societal functions during the pivotal years from 1954 to 1964. This exploration provides insight into how satire reflected and influenced the cultural landscape of post-Stalin Russia.