A History of Russian Poetry by Evelyn Bristol

A History of Russian Poetry by Evelyn Bristol

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Summary

This study traces the religious and cultural roots of Russian poetry in the early Kievan court and its evolution as an important Russian literary form. It discusses major poets and their works, their philosophical and artistical influences, and their cultural and political backgrounds.

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A History of Russian Poetry by Evelyn Bristol

The only comprehensive history of the subject in any Western language, A History of Russian Poetry covers this neglected half of Russian literature from the tenth century to the period of glasnost, revealing a poetic tradition as long and as illustrious as Russia's fictional heritage. Placing Russian literary and intellectual movements in their European context and relating them to national political and social developments, Bristol views the poets both as recipients of the tradition and as unique creative talents. Providing translations of entire poems, and a biography and interpretive essay on each poet, Bristol offers both new perspectives on well-known figures and exciting introductions to many superb writers previously unfamiliar in the West. The only complete, non-ideological treatment of Russian poetry, this unique new text will be invaluable to students and scholars of Russian literary history.
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ISBN 13 9780195044713
ISBN 10 0195044711
Title A History of Russian Poetry
Author Evelyn Bristol
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Year published 1991-10-31
Number of pages 363
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