I knew you would give me good details— thank you. And I agree— read who you want because history is nuanced— and an author’s life is a manifestation of many factors. It’s why I do not give up on Nostr— censorship.
On another note, Frida Kahlo admired Stalin— she also called Leonora that “European Bitch” — or something related. Need to check her biography. Love both these artists.