The Penguin Book Of Russian Poetry

Discover the charm and depth of Russian literature with 'The Penguin Book of Russian Poetry.' This exquisite anthology, expertly edited by renowned translator Robert Chandler and talented poets Boris Dralyuk and Irina Mashinski, brings together the finest works of Russian poetry, showcasing its evolution from the Golden Age to contemporary masterpieces. Covering notable poets such as Alexander Pushkin, Anna Akhmatova, and Georgy Ivanov, this collection highlights the rich tapestry of emotions and themes that define Russian poetry. From the magical realism of the Silver Age to the poignant reflections during the Soviet era, each poem resonates with timeless beauty and profound insight. Ideal for poetry lovers and students of Russian literature, this carefully curated volume features captivating translations that preserve the essence of the original texts. With a general introduction, detailed chronology, and individual poet introductions, readers can immerse themselves in the historical context and significance of each piece. Order this B-format paperback edition, published by Penguin UK in 2015, and indulge in the world of Russian poetic brilliance. Enjoy FREE shipping on your order today, and embark on a literary journey through the landscapes of Russian art and culture.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141198309
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2015
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 592


Description:
An enchanting collection of the very best of Russian poetry, edited by acclaimed translator Robert Chandler together with poets Boris Dralyuk and Irina Mashinski. In the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, poetry's pre-eminence in Russia was unchallenged, with Pushkin and his contemporaries ushering in the 'Golden Age' of Russian literature. Prose briefly gained the high ground in the second half of the nineteenth century, but poetry again became dominant in the 'Silver Age' (the early twentieth century), when belief in reason and progress yielded once more to a more magical view of the world. During the Soviet era, poetry became a dangerous, subversive activity; nevertheless, poets such as Osip Mandelstam and Anna Akhmatova continued to defy the censors. This anthology traces Russian poetry from its Golden Age to the modern era, including work by several great poets - Georgy Ivanov and Varlam Shalamov among them - in captivating modern translations by Robert Chandler and others. The volume also includes a general introduction, chronology and individual introductions to each poet. Robert Chandler is an acclaimed poet and translator. His many translations from Russian include works by Aleksandr Pushkin, Nikolay Leskov, Vasily Grossman and Andrey Platonov, while his anthologies of Russian Short Stories from Pushkin to Buida and Russian Magic Tales are both published in Penguin Classics.Irina Mashinski is a bilingual poet and co-founder of the StoSvet literary project. Her most recent collection is 2013's Ophelia i masterok Ophelia and the Trowel .Boris Dralyuk is a Lecturer in Russian at the University of St Andrews and translator of many books from Russian, including, most recently, Isaac Babel's Red Cavalry (2014).

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