Russian prose

Author: Zhang Youping
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Publish Date: 2006-11-21
Features: When searching for Russian prose on the historical timeline, it is difficult to say how long its tradition has been. However, it is astonishing that over hundreds of years of transformation, Russian prose has consistently maintained an unbroken historical lineage. Russian prose is such an inclusive genre: regardless of the author's identity, age gap, time period, or stylistic differences, they collectively showcase the temperament, soul, language, and character of Russia—"like a landscape painting reflected on the convex surface of optical glass," pure, clear, and beautiful. The series is titled "A Century," but it is not limited to a hundred years of Russian literature; rather, it refers to over a hundred years since China began to accept and spread Russian literature. Therefore, the included writers range from the literary giants of the 19th century to the deeply influential Soviet writers, and more importantly, they also include outstanding writers who were exiled overseas or suppressed, divided into the Novel Volume and the Prose Volume. All translators are renowned experts in Russian literature translation in China, and each article is followed by expert comments. These works vary in style—some are poignant, some are melancholic, some are surreal—yet they are all perfect combinations of profound thought and exquisite artistry. This book collects 49 classic Russian prose pieces, including "The Blizzard," "Sparrow Hill," "Thoughts on Love," "The Will," and more.