The Living Fraternity of Militants.
Published In: Dissent (0012-3846), 2024, v. 71, n. 3. P. 9 1 of 3
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Authored By: Maisano, Chris 3 of 3
Abstract
The article discusses the life and legacy of Jorge Semprún, highlighting his remarkable experiences from fighting in the French Resistance to surviving the Buchenwald concentration camp and later becoming a Communist leader and cultural figure in Spain. Topics discussed include Semprún's reflections on the importance of memory in both personal and political contexts, the tragic fate of fellow militant Julián Grimau and the broader implications of memory manipulation within Communist politics, and the relationship between historical remembrance and the forward-looking aspirations of socialism, emphasizing the necessity of acknowledging past struggles to foster future successes.
Additional Information
- Source:Dissent (0012-3846). 2024/10, Vol. 71, Issue 3, p9
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:History
- Publication Date:2024
- ISSN:0012-3846
- DOI:10.1353/dss.2024.a938786
- Accession Number:180151168
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