Russian Literature - A Very Short Introduction

Author: Catriona KellyPublisher: Oxford University PressYear: 2001Language: EnglishPages: 165ISBN/UPC (if available): 0192801449 DescriptionRather than a conventional chronology of Russian literature, Catriona Kelly’s Very Short Introduction explores the place and importance of literature of all sorts in Russian culture. How and when did a Russian national literature come into being? What shaped its creation? How have the Russians regarded their literary language? At the centre of the web is the figure of Pushkin, the Russian Shakespeare, whose work influenced all Russian writers, whether poets or novelists, and many great artists in other areas as well.EXCERPTS FROM REVIEWSA thoroughly good idea. Snappy, small-format.. stylish design… perfect to pop into your pocket for spare moments.- Lisa Jardine, The TimesA very good idea, these Very Short Introductions, a new concept from OUP.- Nicholas Lezard. GuardianA great pleasure to read. It is a sophisticated, erudite, searching, and subtle