The Penguin Book of Russian Poetry (Penguin Classics)
"The book is a credit to the press, a boon to everyone interested in Russian culture, and an important resource for teachers and students of Russian literature." ۥLibrary Journal
"... a solid and conscientious piece of work, informed by discerning taste and learning." ۥTimes Literary Supplement
"Smith€s collection of contemporary Russian poetry should be useful to anyone with a serious interest in work produced during recent years both by poets living in the U.S.S.R. and by prominent Third Wave emigr©s.... The introductory and biographical materials are excellent."€•Publishers Weekly
The work of twenty-three poets, living in Russia and abroad and writing during the period since 1975, is highlighted in this dual-language anthology. The book features an extraordinary cohort of talented poets, including Joseph Brodsky, Evgenii Rein, and Bella Akhmadulina. Notes, biographical sketches, a detailed bibliography, and an informative introduction make this an indispensable resource for teachers, students, and readers of modern Russian literature.
Country | USA |
Brand | Indiana University Press |
Manufacturer | Indiana University Press |
Binding | Paperback |
ReleaseDate | 1993-05-22 |
UnitCount | 1 |
EANs | 9780253207692 |