The Commissariat Of Enlightenment by Ken Kalfus
Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Russia, this novel intricately weaves the lives of two men, a young filmmaker and an ambitious bureaucrat, as they navigate the tumultuous era of the Russian Revolution. The story explores themes of power, propaganda, and the manipulation of truth, as the characters become entangled in the creation and dissemination of political narratives. Through their journeys, the novel delves into the complexities of ideology and the impact of emerging media on society, painting a vivid picture of a nation on the brink of transformation.
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- 2003
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- 256-272
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