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Roland Holst-Van der Schalk, Henriette
1869
1952
Roland Holst-van der Schalk, Henriëtte Goverdina Anna
Roland Holst, Henriëtte
Holst, Henriette van der Schalk Roland
Schalk, Henriette Roland Holst-Van der
Schalk, Henriette Roland Holst van der
Uit Sowjet-Rusland: Beelden en beschouwingen
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"Uit Sowjet-Rusland: Beelden en beschouwingen" by Henriette Roland Holst is a travel narrative and political commentary written in the early 20th century. The work explores the author's journey to Soviet Russia during a time of profound social and political transformation following the Russian Revolution. It tackles themes of revolutionary ideals, the harsh realities of living conditions in Soviet society, and personal reflections on the hope and despair witnessed during this period. The opening of the narrative sets the tone for Roland Holst's journey, beginning with her hesitation as she contemplates crossing a precarious plank to embark on her travels to Russia. As she navigates the challenges of obtaining a visa in a gloomy atmosphere filled with uncertainty, her determination slowly solidifies. Her observations in Berlin reveal a profound sense of unease regarding the conditions she will encounter, particularly among the war-injured and impoverished citizens there. Upon finally boarding a ship filled with fellow revolutionary travelers, she reflects on the excitement mingled with anxiety surrounding their arrival in the new socialist landscape of Soviet Russia, hinting at the mixture of hope and disillusionment that will characterize her experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Women -- Soviet Union -- Social conditions
Soviet Union -- Description and travel
Soviet Union -- Social conditions
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Category: History - European
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
Category: Politics
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