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Modern Russian Poetry: An Anthology

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Modern Russian Poetry: An Anthology provides readers with a comprehensive collection of works from some of the most influential Russian poets of the 20th and 21st centuries. The anthology showcases a diverse range of styles, themes, and voices, offering a glimpse into the depth and complexity of modern Russian poetry.

The selection of poems is thoughtfully curated, allowing readers to explore the various movements and trends within Russian poetry over the past century. From the introspective and deeply personal verses of Anna Akhmatova to the bold and experimental works of Velimir Khlebnikov, the anthology presents a rich tapestry of poetic expression.

In addition to the poems themselves, the anthology also includes informative introductions to each poet, providing context and background information that enhances the reader's understanding and appreciation of the works. The translations are also well-executed, capturing the beauty and nuances of the original Russian texts.

Overall, Modern Russian Poetry: An Anthology is a must-read for anyone interested in delving into the world of Russian poetry. It offers a glimpse into the minds of some of the most talented and innovative poets of the modern era, and serves as a testament to the enduring power of poetry as a form of artistic expression.

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This volume...aims to present the lyrical poetry of Russian for the last hundred years by a selection of poems translated by the editors...The principle of selection was, so far as might be, aesthetic. Poems were chosen less for their representative quality than for their immediate worth, and of course, their ability to stand the test of translation. Represented authors are: Alexander Pushkin, Yevgeny Baratynsky, Alexey Koltzov, Mikhail Lermontov, Fyodor Tyuchev, Nikolai Nerasov, Alexy K. Tolstoy, Apollon Maikov, Afanasy Shenshin-Foeth, Yakov Polonsky, Vladimir Solovyov, N. Minsky, Dmitry Merezhanovsky, Fyodor Sologub, Zinaida Hippius, Konstantin Balmont, Valery Brusov, Ivan Bunin, Vyacheslav Ivanov, Yuris Balthrushaitis, Maximillian Voloshin, Mikhail Kuzmin, Georgy Chulkov, Alexander Blok, Andrey Bely, Vasily Bashkin, Sergey Gorodetzky, Anna Akhmatova, Igor Severyanin, Nikolai Kluyev, Lubov Stolitza, Sergei Yesenin, Z. Shishova, Piotr Oreshin, and Anatoly Marienhov.


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