The Cambridge introduction to Russian poetry / by Michael Wachtel.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wachtel, Michael, author.

Series:

Cambridge introductions to literature.

Cambridge introductions to literature

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Russian poetry--History and criticism.

Russian poetry.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xi, 166 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2004.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Note on translations and transliterations; Introduction; Part I Concepts; Part II Interpretation; Conclusion: poetry and pattern; Bibliography; Suggested further reading; Index of poetic terms; Index of names and works

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).

Includes bibliographical references (p. 156-159) and indexes.

ISBN:

1-107-14403-5

1-283-32922-0

0-511-21416-2

9786613329226

0-511-60670-2

0-511-21595-9

0-511-21058-2

0-511-56148-2

0-511-21235-6

OCLC:

171138890