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1.Harold Edward James Aldridge, an Australian-British writer and journalist.
The British progressive writer James Aldridge was known to Soviet readers not only as an author of talented works of art, but also as an active fighter for the peace and security of peoples.
The name of this talented British writer, active journalist and tireless fighter against fascism and imperialism, herald of peace and progress, is known by all who have Goodwill today joins the fight against the instigators of a new known war. . Above all, it is very popular and respected in European countries. The Soviets knew Aldridge well, admired his talented works of art and passionate speeches in the press denouncing the enemies of peace and progress. His numerous publications in the press are a true chronicle of the present, in which the most important events of our turbulent times are analyzed in depth and in depth from the point of view of the class. and combat experience of the literary skills of a born journalist is emphasized. Aldridge continued and developed the best traditions of revolutionary writers and journalists who fought fiercely for peace and progress, such as Romain Rolland, Henri Barbus, Julius Fucik and others . It shows vivid examples of offensive journalism. Aldridge's experience was important to Soviet journalists, as well as of great international significance to both progressive foreign journalists and to the masses of humanity. ¹
Aldridge's press material has an important educational role, it reveals heroic history pages, sets an example of uncompromising struggle against bourgeois ideology, contributes to training the working class temperament. , educating them in patriotism and proletarian internationalism, to instill in them a high sense of political vigilance, uncompromising determination to imperialism, a belief in correctness and integrity. inevitability of socialism.
James Aldridge entered English literature in the early 1940s in a relatively short time, having undergone a remarkable process of creative development. Aldridge was originally a writer, his ideological development was associated with the liberation struggle of the peoples during the Second World War. Most of Aldridge's work is extremely relevant; at the same time, his gift for journalism is combined with a gift for artistic generalization. The writer focuses on a man seeking freedom and happiness. According to him, Aldridge's satirical beliefs are aimed at those who try to "build their reckoning on profitable exchanges with the souls of the dead".
James Aldridge was born in Australia in 1918, in Swan Hill (Victoria), to a family of an English writer who had settled here shortly before he was born. At the age of fourteen, he was assigned as a news reporter for the editorial office of one of the newspapers in Melbourne, while continuing his education. He lives on the Isle of Man (near Scotland) in his mother's old house. After moving to England, Aldridge went to Oxford University; After that, he learned to fly and actively collaborated with a number of newspapers in London. During the years of the Spanish people's liberation struggle, young Aldridge empathically watched all the ups and downs of the historical battles with fascism in Spain, where there were many prominent delegates. of British intellectuals in the war. The events of those days played an important role in shaping the ideology of Aldridge, an anti-fascist. Aldridge was 21 years old when he arrived in Finland as a war correspondent. The passionate journalist appreciates the events unfolding before his eyes. In the insightful reporter's messages, condemnation of the disastrous anti-national policies of the Finnish rulers of the time and recognition of the historical accuracy of the Soviet Union crept in. Because of this, he was sent out of Finland.
During World War II, Aldridge traveled as a reporter to many countries (Norway, Greece, Egypt, Libya, Iran, etc.) and to many battlefields. He also visited the Soviet Union, where he spent almost a year (1944-1945). The writer is a witness to the selfless struggle of the Soviet people, who gave everything to win and played a decisive role in defeating the "fascist war machine".
Creatively, James Aldridge grew up during the Second World War. His formation as a progressive writer took place under the influence of the great struggle led by the Soviet Union and the peoples of other countries - members of the anti-Hitler coalition against German fascism. and Japanese imperialism waged.
He is also active in social events. In his speech at the ceremony to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the death of V.V. Gogol in Moscow in March 1952, James Aldridge praised the great writer's outstanding satirical power, while vividly expressing his ideological and aesthetic views, clearly defining his point of view. he. position of the artist in the struggle for the happiness and freedom of the peoples. Aldridge's speech at the jubilant meeting was proof of friendly feelings towards the Soviet people; it is full of optimism and belief in the final victory of the cause of peace against the reactionary forces. The man who slandered the disgust and evil of the Anglo-American imperialists considered war a lucrative business, and asserted that "thousands of other people's conferences and those of peace advocates are gathering around the world. They are defending our hopes, our future, and when our national peace conferences come into effect, limits will be placed on skepticism and violence.”²
Aldridge, as an active public figure and leading participant in the people's movement for international peace and security, participates actively in the work of the British Peace Commission and participates in participated as the British delegate to the Stockholm session of the World Standing Committee. Congress of Peace Supporters After the American imperialists, with the support of Britain, France and other allies launched a bloody intervention in Korea, Aldridge said: “If not a member of the movement earlier peace movement I would have joined.
Aldridge highly appreciates the living value of the realist tradition of national and world literature. At the meeting with the Soviet readers, Aldridge spoke of Leo Tolstoy's great contribution to the development of human artistic thought, the power of genius and the unshakable power of his realism. he.
In recognition of some of the achievements of progressive Soviet and foreign literary criticism when studying the works of Aldridge, it should be noted that the author's combat journalism is devoted to the most important issues of the time. us, is still not well understood. As a special object of study, this problem has not yet been raised by Soviet or foreign scientists. Aldridge's journalism is particularly broad and multifaceted. In each of his articles, he simultaneously addresses some of the pressing issues of our time, addressing issues of philosophy, science, culture, art, international politics, and more. However, in most of his speeches in the press, he spoke out against reactionary imperialism. , exposed the extravagant plots of the imperialists to achieve world domination, broke out a new war.
The relevance, political and practical significance of the issue, the lack of elaboration in the science of journalism on some of the political meanings and merits of his novels on important issues of social activism. Aldridge's association and creativity determined the principle and objective of this work, namely to study and generalize his experience of journalism, active mass in the struggle against fascism, empire for peace and friendship among nations.
The writer lived in Cairo for a long time, he dedicated the book "Cairo. Biography of the city” (1969). Since the mid-1960s, Aldridge has primarily written books for children and adolescents. In 1971, Aldridge became a member of the jury of the Seventh Moscow International Film Festival.
In 1972, he became the recipient of the international Lenin Prize "For the consolidation of peace among peoples". In the same year, he received the gold medal of the International Organization of Journalists.
James Aldridge died at his home in London on 23 February 2015, aged 96. Aldridge is a classic representation of 20th century writers. He, among those who see war, sees people who unilaterally divide the world into black and white, rejecting humanity. The enemy is not a man, life is worth more than honor. And who can condemn those who sit on the ashes of their homes?
So Aldridge did not condemn. He doesn't talk about good and bad in his stories. Every story by this author is the story of a broken heart, of a heart trampled in dust and dirty snow. Each of his stories is the story of a man who is attached not to life, but to humanity and honor. About a very rare person in those years.
You can read the war trilogy without feeling the horror and suspense without thinking while reading the little stories pierced by the winter cold and the human heart, the stories of Aldridge. Read Christmas and holiday songs that try to drown out the cries of dying prisoners of war, read to the cold hands of a young soldier whose head falters and heat is snatched away.

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