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Podcast Mentions

Spartacus

Howard Fast

The best-selling novel about a slave revolt in ancient Rome and the basis for the popular motion picture.

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Quotes 5
Fresh Air

Podcast

Fresh Air

In two episodes, the guest highlighted her grandfather Howard Fast as the author of the title, noting his literary contributions beyond his political activism and his experience of being jailed during the House of Non‑American Activities. She referenced the book as part of his broader body of work, offering a brief biographical note rather than a recommendation.

Episode: Best Of: Benicio del Toro / Molly Jong-Fast

The guest mentioned that her grandfather Howard Fast wrote Spartacus, noting his literary contributions beyond his political activism.

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He wrote Spartacus.

Episode: Molly Jong-Fast Grew Up With A Mother Addicted To...

The guest mentioned that Howard Fast, the guest's grandfather, wrote Spartacus among other books.

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my grandfather was Howard Fast, and he was jailed during the House of NonAmerican Activities. He wrote Spartacus. He wrote a number of books.

The Rubin Report

The book was dismissed as communist agitprop, highlighting how political labeling can prevent the appreciation of a work's merits. The speaker also mentioned his unsuccessful attempts to adapt Fast's works into films.

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That's a pro-communist book. What are you, nuts?

— Episode: Growing Up with Communists & America’s F...

Episode: Growing Up with Communists & America’s Final Stage...

The book was dismissed as communist agitprop, highlighting how political labeling can prevent the appreciation of a work's merits. The speaker also mentioned his unsuccessful attempts to adapt Fast's works into films.

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That's a pro-communist book. What are you, nuts?

I'm going to get your stuff done. I am.

I'm so sorry, but I still can't get you done. I can't get it done. People don't, they don't read what's in front of them. They read the rep. And I don't care anymore.

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