Chevengur
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Summary
The novel «Chevengur» by Andrei Platonov narrates the quest for a utopian socialist society in post-revolutionary Russia. The protagonist, Alexander Dvanov, along with his comrade Kopionkin, embarks on a journey across the country to find the town of Chevengur, where, according to rumors, communism has already been established. In Chevengur, they discover that the locals, under the guidance of revolutionaries, are attempting to create a new society, but their methods and outcomes raise doubts and lead to tragic consequences. The novel explores themes of utopia, revolution, human nature, and the tragedy of idealism.
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Date of publication: 22 July 2024
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Genre: Classical literature
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