Novara FM: The Novels That Inspired Class War w/ Mark Steven

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Novara FM: The Novels That Inspired Class War w/ Mark Steven

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What role does literature play in revolution? If the question seems bizarre to you and the answer obvious, you’re not alone. Yet some of the most important revolutionaries in history have turned to literature in times of crisis. Mao Zedong started writing poetry during the Chinese Red Army’s retreat, adopting traditional Chinese forms to do […]

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