Journey from St. Petersburg to Moscow
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Alexander Radishchev's Journey from St. Petersburg to Moscow is a seminal Russian work that used a travel narrative to expose the injustices of serfdom and autocratic administration.
Published in 1790, its candid social critique alarmed Catherine the Great and led to the author's arrest and exile.
The book blends descriptive travel observations with philosophical and moral reflections, advocating for reform and humane treatment of the peasantry.
Its combination of literary skill and political critique influenced subsequent Russian writers and helped shape early Russian prose.
As noted in the episode, Radishchev admired Laurence Sterne's subjective and digressive narrative techniques.
Published in 1790, its candid social critique alarmed Catherine the Great and led to the author's arrest and exile.
The book blends descriptive travel observations with philosophical and moral reflections, advocating for reform and humane treatment of the peasantry.
Its combination of literary skill and political critique influenced subsequent Russian writers and helped shape early Russian prose.
As noted in the episode, Radishchev admired Laurence Sterne's subjective and digressive narrative techniques.
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