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SOLZHENITSYN AND B├ûLL, 1974. Russian writer Alexander Solzehnitsyn (left) and German writer Heinrich B├Âll photographed outside B├Âlls residence in Langenbroich, West Germany, February 1974, following Solzhenitsyns exile from the Soviet Union
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SOLZHENITSYN AND B├ûLL, 1974. Russian writer Alexander Solzehnitsyn (left) and German writer Heinrich B├Âll photographed outside B├Âlls residence in Langenbroich, West Germany, February 1974, following Solzhenitsyns exile from the Soviet Union
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1974 Alexander Cologne Exile Germany Heinrich Russian Theodore West Germany Writer Boll Defector
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This print captures a historic encounter between two literary giants, Alexander Solzhenitsyn and Heinrich Böll, in 1974. The image showcases the Russian writer Solzhenitsyn on the left, with his distinguished beard and intense gaze, standing alongside the German writer Böll outside his residence in Langenbroich, West Germany. This meeting took place shortly after Solzhenitsyn's exile from the Soviet Union. The significance of this moment cannot be overstated. Both men were renowned for their courage to challenge oppressive regimes through their writings. Solzhenitsyn's powerful works exposed the harsh realities of life under Soviet rule, while Böll fearlessly criticized social injustice and political corruption in post-war Germany. In this photograph, we witness a profound connection between these literary luminaries who shared a common purpose: to shed light on human suffering and advocate for freedom of expression. Their meeting symbolizes solidarity among writers who dared to speak truth to power. As we contemplate this image from Granger Art on Demand's Carousel Collection, it serves as a reminder of the enduring impact that literature can have on society. It is an homage to these remarkable individuals whose words continue to inspire generations around the world.
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