A Comprehensive Guide to Russian Poetry
The Cambridge Introduction to Russian Poetry presents the major themes, forms, genres, and styles of Russian poetry.
Key Features
- Examples from Russia’s greatest poets
- Three centuries of verse, from the eighteenth century to the present day
- Concepts such as versification, poetic language, and tradition
- Genre lines: ode, elegy, ballads, love poetry, nature poetry, and patriotic verse
All poetry appears in the original followed by literal translations.
Benefits for Students and Instructors
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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