Russian literature by kniaz Petr Alekseevich Kropotkin
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"Russian Literature" by kniaz Petr Alekseevich Kropotkin is a literary analysis and critical examination of Russian literature, written in the early 20th century. This work focuses primarily on the significant movements and notable figures in Russian literature, particularly during the 19th century. The text emphasizes the unique characteristics of Russian literary tradition, noting its passionate engagement with societal and political themes, a reflection of Russia's complex history. The opening of the book
presents Kropotkin's motivations for addressing the topic of Russian literature, particularly in a context where it has not been thoroughly translated or understood by a Western audience. He articulates the vibrant connection between Russian literature and the nation's socio-political landscape, highlighting the impact that literary figures such as Turguéneff, Púshkin, and Tolstóy have had on social discourse in Russia. Kropotkin notes the challenges of discussing literature that remains largely untranslated yet holds a rich reservoir of original thought and artistic expression, as he situates literature as a crucial vehicle for understanding the Russian national identity and aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Kropotkin, Petr Alekseevich, kniaz, 1842-1921 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 05012205 |
| Title | Russian literature |
| Original Publication | United States: McClure, Phillips & Co., 1905. |
| Note | "Series of eight lectures on Russian literature during the nineteenth century ... delivered in March 1901 at the Lowell Institute in Boston." |
| Contents | Introduction -- Pushkin; Lermontóff -- Gógol -- Turguéneff; Tolstóy -- Gontcharóff; Dostoyévskiy; Nekrásoff -- The drama -- Folk-novelists -- Political literature; Satire; Art-criticism; Contemporary novelists. |
| Credits | The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 51.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Russian literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71308 |
| Release Date | Jul 30, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 713 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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