This paper analyzes two novels written by Soviet writer Roman Kim in the 1950s: Notes Found in Sunchon (1951) and The Girl from Hiroshima(1954). These novels are set against the backdrop of historical events, namely the Korean War and the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. While both works were written within the framework of socialist realism and aligned with the Soviet Union’s Zhdanovshchina policy of the time, they incorporate documentary elements and literary techniques that go beyond ideological propaganda, thus contributing to the unique style of the author.The study examines how Kim's background as a Soviet intelligence officer influenced his literary works, particularly in terms of historical representation and political narratives. Notes Found in Sunchon is one of the first novels to depict the Korean War and reveals the ideological and geopolitical struggles of the era through the lens of espionage and international conspiracy. The Girl from Hiroshima, on the other hand, is significant as an early anti-nuclear novel that portrays the struggles of atomic bomb survivors in post-war Japan.By analyzing the content of these two works and placing them within the political and cultural context of the Soviet Union in the 1950s, this paper reassesses their literary and historical significance. It argues that despite their ideological framing, Kim’s novels offer a broader and more complex perspective on Cold War-era conflicts and contribute to the discourse on war, ideology, and human experience.
- Pub. Date : 2025
- Page : pp.57-85
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