Red Dusk and the Morrow by Paul Dukes
Red Dusk and the Morrow explores the tense atmosphere in Petrograd during a time of food shortages and political unrest, as the protagonist navigates a dangerous landscape of revolution and repression while seeking to secure the freedom of a friend amidst growing discontent and the threat of betrayal. The story highlights the desperation and determination of those willing to risk everything for justice and liberation in a tumultuous era.
By Paul Dukes · First published 1928 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Political Fiction · 14 chapters · 102,215 words
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". Nothing is more vital to national progress than the spontaneous development of individual character. Independence of thought was formerly threatened by monarchs who feared the disaffection of their subjects. May it not again be threatened by other forms of intolerance, possible even in a popular government? " / - Bryce, Modern Democracies
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Red Dusk and the Morrow is listed on Textopian as a historical account by Paul Dukes, dated 1928 CE.
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- Work type: Historical account
- Author: Paul Dukes
- Date: 1928 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Political Fiction, Drama, Adventure
- Length: 102,215 words
- Structure: 14 chapters, 1,325 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The novel explores themes and events set against a historical backdrop, focusing on the socio-political climate of the time.
- Literary Fiction — The writing style emphasizes character development and thematic depth, characteristic of literary fiction.
- Political Fiction — The plot involves political themes and the impact of political ideologies on individuals and society.
- Drama — The narrative includes intense emotional conflicts and character interactions typical of dramatic literature.
Tags
Espionage · Russia · Revolution · 1917 · Politics · History · Diplomacy · Intelligence · Spies · Secrets · War · Propaganda
Contents
- One of the Crowd
- Five Days
- The Green Shawl
- Meshes
- Melnikoff
- Stepanovna
- Finland
- A Village "Bourgeois-Capitalist"
- Metamorphosis
- The Sphinx
- The Red Army
- "the Party" and the People
- Escape
- Conclusion