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...tells the story of Philosopher Adam Krug during a revolution in a dream country which has strong resemblances to Germany, to Russia and, in certain aspects, to the U.S. The frightened faculty of his university call on Philosopher Krug to intercede for their institution with the new dictator, Paduk (nicknamed the Toad), who was a clammy schoolmate of Krug's 30 years before. Krug refuses; the dictatorship goes...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Superior Amusement | 6/16/1947 | See Source »

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