California Slavic Studies, Volume IX, is a rich academic compilation published by the University of California Press. This volume delves into a range of thought-provoking topics, offering scholarly perspectives on significant aspects of Slavic literature, history, and culture. Featuring essays such as Michael Green's exploration of Kheraskov and Christian tragedy, and Donald C. Gillis's analysis of the Persephone myth in Mandelstam's Tristia,...