One of the outstanding revolutionary leaders of the 20th century discusses questions of literature, art, and culture in a period of capitalist decline and working-class struggle. In these writings, Trotsky examines the place and aesthetic autonomy of art and artistic expression in the struggle for a new, socialist society.
“Trotsky demonstrated a keen insight and a penetrating analysis of literature (Russian and foreign) and society.”—Choice
What reviewers said of an earlier edition:
“[Trotsky’s] pungent style and opinions never fail to stimulate.”—The Russian Review
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