Jack London's popularity in Russia stemmed from a confluence of factors

[HenHanna]

Jack London (1876 -- 1916)


Jack London's popularity in Russia stemmed from a confluence of factors:

-- Socialist themes: London was a vocal advocate for socialism
and workers' rights, which resonated with the communist ideology of the
Soviet Union. His works like "The Iron Heel" depicting a dystopian
capitalist society fit well with the Soviet narrative.

-- Struggle for survival: Many of London's most famous stories,
like "The Call of the Wild" and "White Fang," depict characters battling
the harsh elements and social Darwinist struggles. This resonated
with the hardships faced by the Russian people, especially during the
revolutions and early Soviet period.

-- Everyman's hero: London's protagonists often rose from humble
beginnings, overcoming challenges through strength and resilience. This
appealed to the Russian desire for heroes who embodied the spirit of the
common people.

-- Accessibility: Unlike some complex literary works, London's
adventure stories were known for their straightforward prose and
exciting narratives, making them widely accessible to Russian readers.


It's interesting to note that some of London's views, like his
occasional racial stereotypes, wouldn't be considered acceptable today.

However, during his time, his socialist leanings and focus on the
underdog made him a popular figure in Soviet Russia, even for leader
Vladimir Lenin.

[HenHanna]

Edmund Wilson was into Russian, etc.


and... Wasn't H.G. Wells a sucker for Russian women?


There's some truth to that! H.G. Wells did have a passionate relationship with a Russian woman named Moura Budberg.

Here's the breakdown:

The Relationship: Wells met Budberg during a visit to Russia in 1920. He was already a famous author, while Budberg was a fascinating woman with a complex past (possibly even a spy). They became lovers, despite a significant age difference (Wells was much older).

The Allure: There's no single reason for Wells' infatuation. Budberg's intelligence, multilingualism, and connection to Russian social circles likely played a role.

Beyond Romance: The relationship wasn't all smooth sailing. Some believe Budberg used Wells to gather information, while others see a genuine connection. Regardless, their affair lasted for several years.

So, while "sucker" might be a strong term, H.G. Wells was certainly captivated by Moura Budberg.

This relationship even influenced some of his writings.

[Danart]

Post by HenHanna
Jack London (1876 -- 1916
Jack London's popularity in Russia stemmed from a confluence o

factors

Post by HenHanna
-- Socialist themes: London was a vocal advocate fo

socialism

Post by HenHanna
and workers' rights, which resonated with the communist ideology o

the

Post by HenHanna
Soviet Union. His works like "The Iron Heel

depicting a dystopian

Post by HenHanna
capitalist society fit well with the Soviet narrative
-- Struggle for survival: Many of London's most famou

stories,

Post by HenHanna
like "The Call of the Wild" and "White Fang,

depict characters battling

Post by HenHanna
the harsh elements and social Darwinist struggles. Thi

resonated

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with the hardships faced by the Russian people, especially durin

the

Post by HenHanna
revolutions and early Soviet period
-- Everyman's hero: London's protagonists often rose fro

humble

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beginnings, overcoming challenges through strength and resilience

This

Post by HenHanna
appealed to the Russian desire for heroes who embodied the spiri

of the

Post by HenHanna
common people
-- Accessibility: Unlike some complex literary works, London's
adventure stories were known for their straightforward prose and
exciting narratives, making them widely accessible to Russia

readers

Post by HenHanna
It's interesting to note that some of London's views, like his
occasional racial stereotypes, wouldn't be considered acceptabl

today

Post by HenHanna
However, during his time, his socialist leanings and focus on the
underdog made him a popular figure in Soviet Russia, even fo

leader

Post by HenHanna
Vladimir Lenin

I do not like saying this, Media
Propaganda. Our fiction are literally lies, if any truth

Romanov ( Russian Empire / USSR / Russia ) was literally over taken b
angry J-u-e's ( Lenin and then Stalin ). Using paranoia an
propaganda, along with the poor assassination of the prophet Rasputin
More people was murdered, killed, and wiped out of existence. Whe
Romanov removed/banished Lenin he was even allowed to come back in th
nation. From that his corruption from outside came flooding in. Leni
should be considered some kind of evil entity. Because in time Romano
would have grew into an ideal place, Akin to the image of Britain o
France

The Russia we grew up is a lie and has always been a lie. If we pas
away it still we be a lie. All that was written about it was lies upo
lies and even more lies. Women was wholesome and not whorish i
Romanov. They were not toys meant to be thrown away. These are no
"White/European" people but Eastern-European as a rar
exotic race group or even "Eurasian". They are part of
race group that is corroded with too many influences from the west.

It is a state that has been damaged and split into pieces. Its people
are the spoils of the world. Prostitution, drugs, alcohol abuse, an
self-annihilation. No different then the fall of Germany in WWII.

If anything positive that came out Eastern Europe is the commercial w
grew up in the films and books to the internet and people we met i
college and workplaces. It is the atheist method of thinking vi
science, and the idea of the restaurant culture.

To quote my former co-worker "We are strong people", and
highly suggest checking out "Papers Please" the game
Because that is Lenin and his so called "kind" reduce
Russia to.

Bobby Fischer was correct. A man who came from well-educated to-d
women and men


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