A Commentary to Pushkinas Lyric Poetry, 1826a 1836

by Michael Wachtel

Alexander Pushkin's lyric poetry--much of it known to Russians by heart--is the cornerstone of the Russian literary tradition, yet until now there has been no detailed commentary of it in any language.
Michael Wachtel's book, designed for those who can read Russian comfortably but not natively, provides the historical, biographical, and cultural context needed to appreciate the work of Russia's greatest poet. Each entry begins with a concise...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0299285448
• ISBN13: 9780299285449
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.9" x 8.9"