Historical View of the Languages and Literature of the Slavic Nations by Talvj

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Author Talvj, 1797-1870
Author of introduction, etc. Robinson, Edward, 1794-1863
Title Historical View of the Languages and Literature of the Slavic Nations
With a Sketch of Their Popular Poetry
Note Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "Historical View of the Languages and Literature of the Slavic Nations" by Talvj is a scholarly account produced in the mid-19th century, specifically around 1850. This work aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the languages and literature of the Slavic peoples, highlighting their historical development, cultural influences, and the impact of Christianity on their written traditions. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the historical context and significance of Slavic languages and literature. It discusses the early origins of the Slavic nations, mentioning difficulties faced by historians in uncovering their past due to limited direct records. Emphasizing the need for a more accessible resource on this subject, the author justifies the book as a necessary contribution to English literature, stressing the vast cultural richness among Slavic populations that, at the time, numbered around seventy million. Through various chapters, the work will delve into specific languages, dialects, and literary traditions, focusing on important milestones and figures like Cyril and Methodius, who played a pivotal role in the development of Slavic literacy. Overall, the book serves to enrich the understanding of Slavic intellectual culture within the broader tapestry of European history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Slavic literature -- History and criticism
Subject Slavic languages -- History
Subject Folk songs, Slavic
Category Text
EBook-No. 14437
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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