A Treasury Of Russian Literature
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A landmark anthology, A Treasury of Russian Literature presents a comprehensive selection of the finest works by numerous authors spanning practically every field of Russian literature, from its earliest beginnings to the modern era. Compiled and edited by Bernard Guilbert Guerney, the volume makes a vast wealth of previously inaccessible Russian material available in English for the first time, opening the riches of one of the world's great literary traditions to a wider audience. Guerney supplements the selections with an authoritative foreword and detailed biographical and critical notes, providing essential context that illuminates each author and their place within the broader Russian canon. The collection chronicles the sweeping arc of Russian literary achievement — from folk tales and verse to realist fiction and revolutionary prose — offering both the casual reader and the serious scholar an indispensable single-volume resource. Authoritative in scope and elegant in presentation, this treasury remains one of the definitive English-language gateways into the world of Russian letters.
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Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket — cloth/board binding visible, red hardcover. Page Condition: Some yellowing and age-related tanning noted. Markings: Possible minor age spotting. Binding condition: Appears intact and firm.
A landmark anthology, A Treasury of Russian Literature presents a comprehensive selection of the finest works by numerous authors spanning practically every field of Russian literature, from its earliest beginnings to the modern era. Compiled and edited by Bernard Guilbert Guerney, the volume makes a vast wealth of previously inaccessible Russian material available in English for the first time, opening the riches of one of the world's great literary traditions to a wider audience. Guerney supplements the selections with an authoritative foreword and detailed biographical and critical notes, providing essential context that illuminates each author and their place within the broader Russian canon. The collection chronicles the sweeping arc of Russian literary achievement — from folk tales and verse to realist fiction and revolutionary prose — offering both the casual reader and the serious scholar an indispensable single-volume resource. Authoritative in scope and elegant in presentation, this treasury remains one of the definitive English-language gateways into the world of Russian letters.
