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The More of Peter the Great

Alexander Pushkin
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“Pushkin's book about his great-grandfather is considered by some critics as the first work of fiction in modern times by a black writer.”

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Pushkin and Gannibal
For: Readers interested in literary history and racial identity
Key quote: “Indeed, even today, there are critics who say that that book, The More of Peter the Great, Pushkin's book about his great-grandfather, is, as one American critic puts it, the first work of fiction in modern times by a black writer.”
The host discusses the significance of Pushkin's work, particularly 'The More of Peter the Great,' in relation to the historical figure Gannibal. This connection highlights Gannibal's role as an icon for Black writers during the Harlem Renaissance and Pushkin's unique heritage as a writer of African descent.