Portraits of Russian Poets by Ilya Ehrenburg offers a unique and insightful look into the lives and works of some of Russia's most renowned poets. Ehrenburg's detailed and personal sketches provide readers with a deeper understanding of these literary figures, allowing us to connect with their thoughts, struggles, and creative processes.

The book is well-organized, with each chapter focusing on a different poet, making it easy to navigate and absorb information. Ehrenburg's writing style is engaging and informative, bringing to life the personalities and talents of each poet in a way that is both entertaining and educational.

What sets this book apart is Ehrenburg's ability to convey the essence of each poet through both his words and the accompanying portraits. The artwork adds an extra layer of depth to the book, allowing readers to visually connect with the poets and their work.

Overall, Portraits of Russian Poets is a must-read for anyone interested in Russian literature or poetry. Ehrenburg's passion for his subjects shines through in this collection, making it an enriching and enjoyable read for poetry lovers of all kinds.

Book Description:
«Портреты русских поэтов»: Ахматова, Бальмонт, Балтрушайтис, Блок, Брюсов, Белый, Волошин, Есенин, Иванов, Мандельштам, Маяковский, Пастернак, Сологуб и Цветаева. Позднее эти очерки были переработаны и вошли в мемуары "Люди, Годы, Жизнь". С подборками стихов.

Portraits of Russian Poets: Akhmatova, Balmont, Baltrushaitis, Blok, Bryusov, Bely, Voloshin, Esenin, Ivanov, Mandelshtam, Mayakovsky, Pasternak, Sologub, and Tsvetayeva. Later to become expanded in his memoir "People, Years, Life". Short verse selections are included.