A History Of Russian Literature Comprising 'A History Of Russian Literature' And 'Contemporary Russian Literature' | Literature

This book first published in 1949 is an abridged version of Mirsky’s classic two texts on Russian literature updated with a postscript by the editor assessing the development of Soviet literature. Beautifully written Mirsky’s analyses of Russian writers and literature go hand in hand with his takes on Russian history. From the birth of Russian literature to its Soviet form this book is a lively and comprehensive examination by one of its leading scholars. |A History of Russian Literature Comprising 'A History of Russian Literature' and 'Contemporary Russian Literature' | Literature