Dinner with Catherine the Great

By Vladimir Azarov

Providing a rare and creative sense of authority's various faces, this collection of poems travels from intellectual and artistic power to philosophical, military, and imperial power; and above all, personal influence. The verse introduces the persuasiveness, complexities, and intrigues of "table talk"--a European tradition of informed and enlightened conversation that has virtually disappeared from the experience of North American culture. Commanding and informed in their own sense of purpose, these pieces evince a gentle curiosity for greatness, creating an engaging portrait of simple humanity, powerful minds, and memorable ideas.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1550961195
• ISBN13: 9781550961195
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: Exile Editions
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.4" x 7.9"