Fact and Fiction

Fact and Fiction  – Russell reflects on the literary and philosophical works that shaped his early thinking. Key figures discussed include Percy Bysshe Shelley, Ivan Turgenev, Henrik Ibsen, Edward Gibbon, Jonathan Swift, and John Milton. A lighter section featuring short stories and descriptions of Russell’s own dreams. While Russell’s fiction was often met with mixed reviews by critics, these pieces offer a glimpse into his imaginative and satirical side.