Novy Mir

Originally published in 1981, this book is an examination of the politics of literary publishing in the Soviet Union, and in particular during the period after Stalin's death, in the 1950s.

Preface; Introduction; 1. Literary policy under Stalin 1952-1953; 2. The 'economic thaw'; 3. A temporary setback; 4. The 'political thaw'; 5. The return of Tvardovsky; 6. The literary process; 7. Conclusions; Notes; Select bibliography; Index.