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by Alexandra Kollontai (Author)
Discover Red Love, Alexandra Kollontai's groundbreaking novel about love, freedom, and revolution in early Soviet Russia. This powerful work blends political drama with emotional depth and offers one of the most important explorations of relationships in a rapidly changing society. Readers who enjoy feminist literature, Marxist theory, Russian history, and classic revolutionary fiction will find Red Love both inspiring and unforgettable.
Set after the Russian Revolution, the novel follows Vasilisa Malygina as she struggles to balance personal desire with the demands of collective responsibility. Kollontai uses Vasya's story to challenge traditional ideas about family, marriage, and intimacy. She argues that a true revolution must reshape not only economic and political life but also the way people love and relate to one another. The result is a bold and modern examination of gender, emotional independence, and social transformation.
This Polis and Praxis Red Series edition enhances the original text with valuable reader resources:
- A New Introduction that places Red Love in its historical context and explains why Kollontai's ideas on love, labor, and liberation remain relevant today.
- A Short Author Bio titled Who Was Alexandra Kollontai? which provides a clear and engaging overview of her life, beliefs, and lasting influence on feminist and socialist thought.
- A Curated Further Reading List that highlights the best works to explore next, including Kollontai's own writings, key Marxist texts, and modern scholarship on gender and revolution.
Perfect for readers of Emma Goldman, Rosa Luxemburg, Virginia Woolf, and radical political theory, Red Love continues to spark conversations about equality, autonomy, and the human heart in times of upheaval. This edition is ideal for classrooms, book clubs, and anyone searching for classic literature that still speaks powerfully to the challenges of the present.
Step into the world of early Soviet Russia and experience a novel that dares to imagine a future where love itself becomes a force for liberation.
