Alexandra Kollontai: The Lonely Struggle Of The Woman Who Defied Lenin
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This authoritative biography chronicles the remarkable life of Alexandra Kollontai, one of history's most defiant and visionary women — a Russian revolutionary, ardent feminist, and the world's first female ambassador. Cathy Porter presents a richly detailed portrait of a woman who dared to challenge the might of Lenin himself, advocating passionately for workers' rights, free love, and the liberation of women within the heart of the Soviet state. Written with scholarly depth and narrative urgency, the book uncovers the political intrigues, personal sacrifices, and ideological battles that defined Kollontai's turbulent career, from her early revolutionary activism to her long diplomatic exile. Porter argues compellingly that Kollontai's struggles were not merely political but profoundly personal, illustrating the impossible tension between revolutionary idealism and the compromises demanded by power. A gripping and meticulously researched work, it stands as an essential account of a woman whose courage and convictions placed her permanently at odds with the very movement she helped to build.
Author: Cathy Porter
Format: Hardback
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Very good, minimal wear. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Tight and intact. No stickers or labels visible.
This authoritative biography chronicles the remarkable life of Alexandra Kollontai, one of history's most defiant and visionary women — a Russian revolutionary, ardent feminist, and the world's first female ambassador. Cathy Porter presents a richly detailed portrait of a woman who dared to challenge the might of Lenin himself, advocating passionately for workers' rights, free love, and the liberation of women within the heart of the Soviet state. Written with scholarly depth and narrative urgency, the book uncovers the political intrigues, personal sacrifices, and ideological battles that defined Kollontai's turbulent career, from her early revolutionary activism to her long diplomatic exile. Porter argues compellingly that Kollontai's struggles were not merely political but profoundly personal, illustrating the impossible tension between revolutionary idealism and the compromises demanded by power. A gripping and meticulously researched work, it stands as an essential account of a woman whose courage and convictions placed her permanently at odds with the very movement she helped to build.