My Disillusionment In Russia

Emma Goldman

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2004

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Emma Goldman

My Disillusionment In Russia

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2004

Book Details

Pages

112

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre

Russian Literature

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Biography

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Philosophy

Setting

Russia • 1920s

Topic

Philosophy

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Politics & Government

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World History

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Super Short Summary

In My Disillusionment In Russia, Emma Goldman recounts her experiences and observations in post-revolutionary Russia. She describes the disillusionment she faced with the Bolshevik regime, highlighting the suppression of individual freedoms and the challenges encountered in the Soviet state, contrasting her initial hopes with the stark realities she witnessed.

Informative

Challenging

Mysterious

Dark

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.2

543 ratings

81%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

Not a fan

Review Roundup

Emma Goldman's My Disillusionment in Russia offers a critical firsthand account of the Russian Revolution's aftermath. Reviews praise its candid insights and historical value. However, some criticize its subjective perspective and her disillusionment's impact on objectivity. Despite this, it's valued for its passionate and thought-provoking narrative.

Who Should Read My Disillusionment In Russia?

Readers drawn to political history, anarchism, and revolutionary narratives would enjoy My Disillusionment in Russia by Emma Goldman. Similar to Orwell's Animal Farm, it offers a critical perspective on ideological disillusionment. Engaged readers of memoirs like Solzhenitsyn's The Gulag Archipelago might find it compelling.