Gulag Archipelago (The Gulag Archipelago)

"The Gulag Archipelago," by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, is a detailed nonfiction account of the Soviet Union's system of forced labor camps called Gulags. It explores how these camps detained millions of political prisoners and criminals under harsh conditions, often unjustly. The book reveals the widespread use of repression, the brutal treatment of detainees, and the Soviet government’s efforts to silence dissent. Through personal stories and thorough research, Solzhenitsyn uncovers the destructive impact of totalitarianism on individuals and society, highlighting the importance of truth and human rights.