by Francis Spufford · Faber & Faber · tapa dura · ISBN 9780571225231
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Red Plenty is a captivating account that transports us to the Soviet Union of the 1950s, a time when the 'planned economy' seemed to be the key to a future of abundance. Francis Spufford explores this historical moment, unraveling how the magic of centralized planning arose and how it ultimately faded away. Through vivid characters and intriguing situations, the author invites us to reflect on the promises and paradoxes of a system that aspired to surpass capitalism.
Francis Spufford FRSL is an English author and writing teacher. His first novel Golden Hill received critical acclaim and numerous prizes including the Costa Book Award for First Novel, the Desmond Elliott Prize, and the Ondaatje Prize. In 2007 Spufford was elected a fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.
