An Outline of Russian Literature

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Baring, Maurice, 1874-1945

Series:

Home University Library of Modern Knowledge, No. 99

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"An Outline of Russian Literature" by Maurice Baring is a comprehensive literary analysis written in the early 20th century. The work explores the historical development of Russian literature, highlighting significant authors and movements from its origins through the 19th century. It serves as an informative guide for readers seeking to understand the complexities and cultural influences that shaped Russian literature and its prominent figures, such as Alexander Pushkin. The opening of the text discusses the prevalent ignorance surrounding Russian literature among the English public at the time and emphasizes the necessity of understanding Russian history to grasp its literature fully. Baring outlines the early origins of Russian literary tradition, starting from the establishment of the Slav race and the cultural significance of Kiev, through to the influence of Christianity and the Norsemen. Key texts such as the "Chronicle of Kiev" and the remarkable "Story of the Raid of Prince Igor" are introduced, showcasing the rich narrative style and historical context, while noting the impact of future historical events that would reshape the landscape of Russian literature. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a deeper exploration into the evolution of Russian literary identity and its major works. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The origins

The new age: Pushkin

Lermontov

The age of prose

The epoch of reform

Tolstoy and Dostoyevsky

The second age of poetry

Conclusion

Chronological table.

Credits:

Produced by Brian Foley, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2010-06-27