The Development of Russian Verse

Meter and Its Meanings

Autor*innen

• Michael Wachtel

Parameter

• 344 Seiten
• 13 Lesestunden

• Belletristik
• Kunst & Kultur
• Poesie
• Propaganda
• Über Literatur

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Focusing on the interplay between form and genre, this comprehensive exploration of Russian verse tradition analyzes poems from over fifty poets, including Pushkin and Brodsky. Michael Wachtel emphasizes the importance of poetic form in understanding themes and offers accessible interpretations with minimal technical jargon. By examining how literary tradition shapes national identity, the work reveals the significance of poetry in Russia's cultural heritage, making it an essential read for those interested in literature and its impact on society.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2006
• Einband: Paperback