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Notwithstanding the economic hardship Russian people are experiencing, their cultural life is as rich and alive as ever, as Gerald Janecek shows... Læs mere
This collection of essays by leading western and Russian specialists contains new insights and updates previous research into the role of women... Læs mere
Merezhkovsky's bold claim that "all Russian literature is, to a certain degree, a struggle with the temptation of demonism" is undoubtedly justified. And yet, despite... Læs mere
Alexander Pushkin holds a unique position as the founding father of Russian literature. In this Companion, leading scholars discuss Pushkin's work in its political,... Læs mere
Drawing on unpublished archival material, this study offers a comprehensive assessment of the importance of theatrical performance in Vladimir Nabokov's thinking and... Læs mere
This book explores a new approach to the study of writing, through the concept of the 'graphosphere'. It presents a comprehensive interpretative guide to forms of writing in Russia across four centuries, and a test case for comparative study of graphospheres elsewhere.
Provides an essential guide to Russian syntax and examines major syntactic structures of the language. Various grammatical puzzles are analyzed, especially in the areas of case and... Læs mere
The Great Patriotic War (GPW) of the Soviet people against Nazi Germany, known in the West as... Læs mere
Discusses Russian-Jewish literature in four periods, showing what led to the turning points (1881-82, 1897, 1917). This book demonstrates why... Læs mere
This study of Andrei Belyi (1880-1934) examines his role in the development of the "great tradition" of Russian prose fiction, and assesses his contribution to it. The book includes an analysis of Belyi's prose works, paying attention to his philosphical and literary influences.