RUSS 207 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Lilya Brik, New Soviet Man, Open Marriage
11 Feb 2018
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Falls in love with wife of his publisher. Revolution fitted in with his own rebellion against past tradition, with his radical spirit. Liked the hibilism and destructiveness of the revolution. Communist ideal and lilya brik were his two passion. Commited suicide because he couldn"t have his passion. Dominate style in art and literature to glorify the roles of the proletarian. Negative reaction against avant-garde style in art. Not subject to harsh political interventions yet. In ussr, art and politics have to be one thing. New society has to lean on pre-revolution tradition. Workers/peasant could not be converted into engineers and intelligentsias. Time for art that the common people could relate to. Accessible art and lit for common people. Led to the end of the fellow travelers. To lead a new literary movement based on his principles. The reconstruction of literary and art organizations . Abreast with the high priority party slogan. Theme that deals with the party"s agenda.
