EPISODE · Aug 4, 2026 · 21 MIN
Solzhenitsyn’s Soul in the West
from Ave Maria in the Afternoon Segments · host Dr. Marcus Peter
Despite Russia’s political failures, its rich history has been a deposit of wisdom for Western artists, philosophers and religious thinkers. Key to this conversation is Alexsandr Solzhenitsyn, a Russian literary giant who lived in exile in the West for two decades. We examine his contributions to modern thought with David Deavel.Further ReadingSolzhenitsyn and American Culture: The Russian Soul in the WestGuest InfoDavid Paul Deavel is Associate Professor of Theology at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, TX, and Senior Contributor at The Imaginative Conservative. The paperback edition of Solzhenitsyn and American Culture: The Russian Soul in the West, edited with Jessica Hooten Wilson, is now available in paperback. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com
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