This contrasted with early 20th century literature that focused on the superfluous men.
"What is the meaning of this strange and jarring phrase?" was the question asked by Andrey Sinyavksy about this literary movement. It demanded the general depiction of a progressive society, and an active man or woman with scruples for a protagonist, known as a positive hero. This contrasted with early 20th century literature that focused on the superfluous men. Works typical of this enforced movement include Gorky's Mother and Sholokhov's The Quiet Don. FTP, identify this Communist-backed literary movement prevalent in Russia until the advent of Perestroika.
"What is the meaning of this strange and jarring phrase?" was the question asked by Andrey Sinyavksy about this literary movement.
{socialist realism}