FAQ About Anna Akhmatova
Why was Anna Akhmatova's poetry considered controversial?
Anna Akhmatova's poetry was considered controversial due to its candid and critical depiction of the oppressive political climate of the Soviet Union, particularly during the Stalinist purges. Her focus on personal and emotional experiences contrasted with the state's preference for socialist realism, which promoted state propaganda through art. As a result, her work was subjected to censorship, and she faced personal scrutiny by the Soviet regime.
