02827cam a22003493u 4500 71308 UtSlPG 20260610134641.0 m cr n 260607r20231905utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 05012205 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PG Kropotkin, Petr Alekseevich, kniaz, 1842-1921 Russian literature Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier "Series of eight lectures on Russian literature during the nineteenth century ... delivered in March 1901 at the Lowell Institute in Boston." Release date is 2023-07-30 Introduction -- Pushkin; Lermontóff -- Gógol -- Turguéneff; Tolstóy -- Gontcharóff; Dostoyévskiy; Nekrásoff -- The drama -- Folk-novelists -- Political literature; Satire; Art-criticism; Contemporary novelists. The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "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.) Originally published: United States: McClure, Phillips & Co., 1905 Russian literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism https://archive.org/details/russianliteratur00krop/page/n3/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71308 112034 112034