Boris Pasternak: Family Correspondence, 1921-1960

By Boris Pasternak and Leonidovich Slater Maya

Book Overview

This selection of Boris Pasternak's correspondence with his parents and sisters from 1921 to 1960--including more than illustrations and photos--is an authoritative, indispensable introduction and guide to the great writer's life and work. His letters are accomplished literary works in their own right, on a par with his poetry in their intensity, frankness, and dazzling stylistic play. In addition, they offer a rare glimpse into his innermost self, significantly complementing the insights gained from his work. They are especially poignant in that after 1923 Pasternak was never to see his parents again.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0817910255
• ISBN13: 9780817910259
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Hoover Institution Press
• Length: 474 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 8.9"