The Memoirs of Alexander Herzen, Parts I and II by Aleksandr Herzen

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Author Herzen, Aleksandr, 1812-1870
Translator Duff, J. D. (James Duff), 1860-1940
LoC No. 23013462
Title The Memoirs of Alexander Herzen, Parts I and II
Original Publication United States: Yale University Press,1923.
Note Translation of: Былое и думы.
Credits Carlos Colon, Barry Abrahamsen, the University of Michigan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary "The Memoirs of Alexander Herzen, Parts I and II" by Aleksandr Herzen is an autobiographical account written in the mid-19th century. This work offers readers an introspective exploration of Russian society during a tumultuous period, focusing on the author's early life and experiences, including his upbringing in Moscow and his eventual exile due to political dissent. The memoirs are rich with personal anecdotes, societal observations, and reflections on the nature of power, oppression, and human relationships. The opening of the memoirs introduces readers to Alexander Herzen's childhood, during which he recounts significant events, including the French invasion of Moscow in 1812. Through the lens of memories recounted by his nurse, Herzen portrays a vivid depiction of the chaos and devastation wrought by war. The narrative develops further with his familial background, highlighting the complex dynamics between his parents and their social standing. His early interactions with servants also shape his views on social hierarchy and injustice, laying the groundwork for his later political convictions. Overall, the beginning of the memoirs sets the stage for a life marked by profound experiences and fervent commitments to social and political reform. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DK: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland
Subject Authors, Russian -- Biography
Subject Herzen, Aleksandr, 1812-1870
Subject Revolutionaries -- Soviet Union -- Biography
Subject Socialists -- Soviet Union -- Biography
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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