Classic Russian literature reappeared during World War II, probably because
a. Stalin found it helpful in coping with the stresses of wartime.
b. it already existed, so no new resources were required to create it.
c. it helped distract Russians from the tragedies of the war.
d. it helped stoke citizens' patriotic identification with Russia.
d
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