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August 22, 2025

Being aflame: Utopia in Andrei Platonov's writings from the Voronezh period (1919–1926)

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Platonov's writings depict a utopia envisioning absolute fullness for humanity, yet it's ontologically self-destructive.
The concept of 'fire' serves as a key symbol in Platonov's work, indicating transformation and destruction.
This analysis highlights the philosophical depth in Platonov's journalism and literature from the Voronezh period.
The implications of his utopia raise critical questions about the future of humanity and the consequences of such radical visions.

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Abstract This paper analyzes the early journalism and selected literary works of Andrei Platonov (1899–1951) from the Voronezh period (1919–1926). They contain a maximalist philosophical and social utopia, envisioning the new Soviet era as a pathway to absolute fullness and immortality for humanity. Platonov emphasizes the necessity of transforming all being and humans, advocating for the destruction of the universe and even genocide. I argue that the key concept in Platonov's early writings is “fire” and trace its inner logic. Additionally, I attempt to show that the utopia is ontologically self‐destructive, and Platonov will have to struggle with its consequences in his further works.

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