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(More customer reviews)Where would Russian Literature be without the genius of this man? He started and was looked up to by many people in the field of literature. He had many obstacles to overcome but did so well with help. Ironicly, he wanted a duel when he disagreed or became angry. The last time he lost. Unfortunate for us all, as he produced some great plays and short stories.
Cambridge Companion does a superb job in talking about the author, his/her life and a tidbit about the play or story. Fiction in those days were more true then fiction. I love Dickens as he brought to life life in England and exposed the horrible conditions and attitudes. Like wise, Russian authors are experts in exposing the mental feelings and frustration of man in a cruel world.
Karl Olson
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Alexander Pushkin stands in a unique position as the founding father of Russian literature. In this Companion, leading scholars discuss Pushkin's work in its political, literary, social and intellectual contexts. In the first part of the book individual chapters analyse his poetry, his theatrical works, his narrative poetry and historical writings. The second section explains and samples Pushkin's impact on broader Russian culture by looking at his enduring legacy in music and film from his own day to the present. Special attention is given to the reinvention of Pushkin as a cultural icon during the Soviet period. No other volume available brings together such a range of material and such comprehensive coverage of all Pushkin's major and minor writings. The contributions represent state-of-the-art scholarship that is innovative and accessible, and are complemented by a chronology and a guide to further reading.
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