Writer and critic Vivian Gornick’s long-unavailable classic exploring how Left politics gave depth and meaning to American life“Before I knew that I was Jewish or a girl I knew that I was a member of the working class.” So begins Vivian Gornick’s exploration of how the world of socialists, communists, and progressives in the 1940s and 1950s created a rich, diverse world where ordinary men and women felt their lives connected to a larger human project. Now back in print after its initial publication in 1977 and with a new introduction by the author, The Romance of American Communism is a landmark work of new journalism, profiling American Communist Party members and fellow travelers as they joined the Party, lived within its orbit, and left in disillusionment and disappointment as Stalin’s crimes became public.
✔ Author(s): Vivian Gornick
✔ Title: The Romance of American Communism
✔ Rating : 4.5 out of 5 base on (88 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1788735501
✔ ISBN-13: 9781788735506
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about The Romance of American Communism by Vivian Gornick
Lucy Garraway
I couldn't stop raving about this book to my friends and family. It's a literary gem that deserves all the praise. I can't wait to dive into more works by this talented author.
Virginia Savage
This is a book I'll cherish and recommend to everyone. It touched my soul and made me reflect on life's profound mysteries.
Violet Tyler
The characters in this book felt like old friends, and I was sad to say goodbye to them at the end. It's a testament to the author's talent for creating memorable and relatable personas.
