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The Cambridge Introduction to Russian Poetry presents the major themes, forms, genres and styles of Russian poetry. Using examples from Russia's greatest poets, Michael Wachtel draws on three centuries of verse, from the beginnings of secular literature in the eighteenth century up to the present day. The first half of the book is devoted to concepts such as versification, poetic language and tradition; the second half is organised along genre lines and examines the ode, the elegy, ballads, love poetry, nature poetry and patriotic verse. All poetry appears in the original followed by literal translations. This book is designed to give readers with even a minimal knowledge of the Russian language an appreciation of the brilliance of Russian poetry.

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Book category Books in English Literature & literary studies Literature: history & criticism Literary studies: poetry & poets

• Full title: Cambridge Introduction to Russian Poetry
• Author: Wachtel, Michael (Princeton University, New Jersey)
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardback
• Number of pages: 180
• EAN: 9780521808811
• ISBN: 0521808812
• ID: 02044350
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Weight: 426 g
• Dimensions: 229 × 152 × 14 mm
• Date of publishing: 12. August 2004

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