Lecture “James Aldridge — The Most Popular Western Author in the USSR?”

Helen Mercer, a former literature teacher, will discuss the life and work of Aldridge, whose works, according to statistics, were published in the USSR more often than other contemporary Western authors.

Although his early novels became instant bestsellers and he won several literary awards, Aldridge was never widely known in the West, as he adhered to the Marxist worldview that formed the basis of all his work. Internationally, he has also received recognition for establishing peaceful relations with socialist countries.

In her talk, Helen Mercer will explain the essence and message of Aldridge’s novels and give an idea of the reasons for his popularity in the Soviet Union, as well as tell about his attitude to the USSR.

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