The Untold Story of Solzhenitsyn and the Right Alexander Strachan

Have you ever heard of the unlikely friendship between Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, the renowned Russian novelist, and Alexander Strachan, a prominent figure in right-wing politics? This captivating story sheds light on their deep relationship and how it influenced their lives and beliefs.

Early Life and Background

Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn was born in Kislovodsk, Russia, in 1918. He grew up in a turbulent time marked by political and social upheaval. On the other hand, Alexander Strachan was born and raised in London, England, in 1921. Despite coming from different backgrounds, their paths would eventually cross, leading to a unique bond.

The Meeting that Changed Everything

In 1957, Solzhenitsyn attended a literary conference in London, where he encountered Alexander Strachan for the first time. There was an instant connection between the two intellectuals. They spent hours discussing literature, politics, and their shared values and passions.

Solzhenitsyn and the Right

by Alexander Strachan (Kindle Edition)

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5609 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	436 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Hardcover	:	228 pages
Item Weight	:	1.1 pounds
Dimensions	:	6.14 x 0.56 x 9.21 inches

FREE

The Exile Years

After the publication of Solzhenitsyn's groundbreaking novel, "One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich," in 1962, both Solzhenitsyn and Strachan faced increasing pressure and scrutiny from their respective governments. Solzhenitsyn's criticism of the Soviet regime led to his exile, while Strachan's nationalist views made him a target for leftist groups.

A Collaboration Unveiled

During their years in exile, Solzhenitsyn and Strachan collaborated on several projects. Together, they wrote influential essays and articles that aimed to expose the dangers of totalitarian regimes and defend individual freedoms. Their collaboration was a testament to their unwavering dedication to the principles they believed in.

The Nobel Prize and Beyond

In 1970, Solzhenitsyn was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his outstanding contribution to the literary world. He dedicated a significant portion of his acceptance speech to acknowledging Alexander Strachan's support and intellectual companionship throughout the years. This recognition further cemented their deep bond.

A Heartbreaking Farewell

In 1974, tragedy struck when Alexander Strachan passed away unexpectedly. Solzhenitsyn was devastated, losing not only a dear friend but also a vital source of inspiration. Strachan's untimely death marked the end of an era and left a significant void in Solzhenitsyn's life.

Legacy and Lasting Impact

The shared experiences and intellectual ideas between Solzhenitsyn and Strachan continue to influence generations of thinkers and activists. They remind us of the power of friendship, even in the face of adversity, and the importance of standing up for one's beliefs.

The story of Solzhenitsyn and the late Alexander Strachan showcases the incredible bond that transcends social, political, and geographical barriers. Their friendship not only influenced their lives but also had a profound impact on the world. It is a testament to the transformative power of intellectual connection and the pursuit of truth.

Solzhenitsyn and the Right

by Alexander Strachan (Kindle Edition)

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5609 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	436 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Hardcover	:	228 pages
Item Weight	:	1.1 pounds
Dimensions	:	6.14 x 0.56 x 9.21 inches

FREE

“During my time in the camps, I had got to know the enemies of the human race quite well: they respect the big fist and nothing else; the harder you slug them, the safer you will be.” -Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

One of the most famous anti-Communist dissidents, Russian-born Aleksandr Isayevich Solzhenitsyn was a war veteran, philosopher, historian, novelist, and political prisoner. At one time a firm believer in Marxist-Leninism, he fought for the Red Army in the Second World War until a private criticism of Joseph Stalin resulted in his arrest and eight-year imprisonment within the brutal Soviet gulag system. As he turned away from Communism and back to the Christian faith of his birth, his writings increasingly drew the ire of the Soviet authorities until his ultimate deportation in 1974.

In exile, Solzhenitsyn became disenchanted with the values upon which most modern Western nations were founded. Decrying their lack of spirituality and tradition as producing men with weak ties to God, their ancient soil, and to each other, he never ceased predicting the downfall of the West.

With a multitude of important political observations and experiences, Solzhenitsyn was a prolific writer whose works are intimidatingly long. His three-volume opus on the Soviet forced labor camps, The Gulag Archipelago, approaches 2,000 pages. Two Hundred Years Together, his two-part study of Jews in the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union, comes in at over 1,000 pages in the original Russian. The English translation of The Red Wheel, his four-part cycle of historical fiction about the fall of Tsarist Russia, presently weighs in at over 3,000 pages. The restored edition of In the First Circle, a novel about gulag prisoners working for Stalin’s state security apparatus, consists of more than 700 pages. Naturally Solzhenitsyn’s own memoirs are suitably immense, with The Oak and the Calf, Invisible Allies, and the first two books of Between Two Millstones spilling out over 1,700 total pages. As a great service to modern dissidents, Spencer J. Quinn has distilled the ideas and observations from Solzhenitsyn’s vast corpus into a slender volume which can be quickly consumed and learned.

Antelope Hill Publishing is proud to present Solzhenitsyn and the Right, an original work in which Spencer J. Quinn has refined Solzhenitsyn’s anti-Leftist, anti-progressive, and traditionalist political themes into nothing less than a metapolitical weapon against the enemies of humanity.