A Guide To Russian Literature, 1820-1917 (1920) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165275632)

""A Guide to Russian Literature, 1820-1917"" is a comprehensive book written by Moissaye Joseph Olgin in 1920. The book provides an in-depth overview of Russian literature during the period of 1820 to 1917, covering major literary movements, writers, and their works. The author explores the significance of Russian literature in the cultural and political context of Russia, and how it reflected the social and economic changes that took place during the period.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a particular literary movement or genre. The author discusses the Romantic movement, Realism, Naturalism, Symbolism, and Futurism, among others. He also examines the works of famous writers such as Pushkin, Gogol, Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Chekhov, and many others, highlighting their contributions to Russian literature.In addition to literary analysis, the book also delves into the historical and political events that influenced Russian literature during the period. The author discusses the impact of the Decembrist uprising, the Crimean War, the abolition of serfdom, the rise of socialism, and the Russian Revolution, among other events.Overall, ""A Guide to Russian Literature, 1820-1917"" is an informative and insightful book that provides a thorough understanding of Russian literature during a crucial period in Russian history. It is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in Russian literature and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Moissaye Joseph Olgin
ISBN-10: 1165275635
ISBN-13: 9781165275632
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 340
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.71d