Abstract

In this article the author discusses general developments in Soviet and Russian war literature between 1941 through glasnost' and beyond, examining some of the problems caused by censorship and Marxism-Leninism. This article is based on the introductory chapter of the author's book, And Their Mothers Wept: The Great Fatherland War in Soviet and Post-Soviet Russian Literature (2007).1 1 And Their Mothers Wept is available from all UK booksellers, www.amazon.co.uk or direct from the publishers: Heritage House Press, 19 South Ridge, Kippax, Leeds, LS25 7NE, United Kingdom, Tel: 0113-286-0819, e-mail: mmikethebook@aol.com. Heritage House Press is an imprint of F.J. Blissett Ltd., Roslin Road, London, W3 8DH, UK. Tel: 020-8992-3965, e-mail: info@blissetts.com. Web: www.blissetts.com.

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