Selected Russian Emigre Poetry of the 20th Century, Volume 1 and 2

Author: Wang Jianzhao
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: In the 20th century, Russia stands out for its prominent focus on the theme of "exile." From the 1920s to the 1970s, a large number of émigré poets inherited and carried forward the fine traditions from Pushkin to the "Silver Age" literature, persisting in writing in their mother tongue in foreign lands. Driven by the loss of their homeland and the added weight of existential spiritual disorientation, they employed an existentialist aesthetic approach to showcase their rich imagination, unique poetic language, and masterful artistic techniques. Their works concretely symbolized the essence of "inner exile," becoming one of the most globally influential poetic landscapes of the 20th century. This book selects works from over 85 Russian émigré poets, including both the masterpieces of renowned poets such as Tsvetaeva, Poplavsky, G. Ivanov, I. Yelagin, and Brodsky, as well as the significant works of "minor" poets outside the literary canon. It is a comprehensive panorama of Russian émigré poetry.