Literary Resistance
Pasternak's struggle against Soviet oppression is highlighted through the publication of "Doctor Zhivago," which became a global sensation despite the Kremlin's attempts to suppress it. The correspondence between Pasternak and his Italian publisher reveals a profound commitment to artistic freedom. Ultimately, Pasternak's Nobel Prize win led to a brutal campaign against him, showcasing the high stakes of literary courage in a totalitarian regime.In this clip
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Author Debriefing: The Zhivago Affair: The Kremlin, the CIA, and the Battle Over a Forbidden Book
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