Extraterestrul Comunist
The Communist Alien

Summary/Abstract: This essay by Robert Lazu Kmita examines the unique fascination of the communist regime with science fiction and extraterrestrial themes. It explores how literature, particularly science fiction, was utilized by the Romanian communist regime as a tool for ideological propaganda. The narrative provides an insightful look into the personal experiences of the author during the 1980s, detailing how religious texts and intellectual curiosity were suppressed. The article also delves into the broader context of how the regime manipulated popular culture to support its materialist and atheist doctrines, using the allure of extraterrestrial life as a means to undermine religious beliefs and promote the ideals of the "new man" in a socialist society.

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