August, 1914
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
About this book
"August, 1914" by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn depicts the early days of World War I, focusing on the Russian army's mobilization and the experiences of its soldiers and civilians. Through a blend of historical narrative and character-driven storytelling, the novel explores themes of national identity, the absurdity of war, and the fragility of human life. Its significance lies in its vivid portrayal of a nation on the brink of upheaval, laying the groundwork for understanding the broader impacts of the war on Russian society and its future.
Why it was banned
Reported as prohibited in Ketziot Prison.
Censorship history
Reported as prohibited in Ketziot Prison during the first Intifada. Like the simultaneously prohibited Cancer Ward, Solzhenitsyn's historical fiction was barred from the prison; its restriction alongside legal texts and literary classics illustrates the indiscriminate scope of Ketziot's censorship regime.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | —lifted | Political | ||
| Reported as prohibited in Ketziot Prison (Ansar III), Negev, Israel | ||||