Dreiser's Russian Diary

The diary captures Theodore Dreiser's travels across the Soviet Union in 1927-28, beginning with his invitation to Moscow for the tenth anniversary of the October Revolution. Granted permission for an extended journey, Dreiser provides a firsthand account of life in the USSR during the 1920s. As a significant cultural figure, his observations offer valuable insights into this historical period, making the diary a rare primary source from a transformative era in modern history.