02773cam a22003373u 4500 33005 UtSlPG 20260610133743.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PG Baring, Maurice, 1874-1945 An Outline of Russian Literature Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Home University Library of Modern Knowledge, No. 99 Release date is 2010-06-27 The origins -- The new age: Pushkin -- Lermontov -- The age of prose -- The epoch of reform -- Tolstoy and Dostoyevsky -- The second age of poetry -- Conclusion -- Chronological table. Produced by Brian Foley, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "An Outline of Russian Literature" by Maurice Baring is a comprehensive literary analysis written in the early 20th century. The work explores the historical development of Russian literature, highlighting significant authors and movements from its origins through the 19th century. It serves as an informative guide for readers seeking to understand the complexities and cultural influences that shaped Russian literature and its prominent figures, such as Alexander Pushkin. The opening of the text discusses the prevalent ignorance surrounding Russian literature among the English public at the time and emphasizes the necessity of understanding Russian history to grasp its literature fully. Baring outlines the early origins of Russian literary tradition, starting from the establishment of the Slav race and the cultural significance of Kiev, through to the influence of Christianity and the Norsemen. Key texts such as the "Chronicle of Kiev" and the remarkable "Story of the Raid of Prince Igor" are introduced, showcasing the rich narrative style and historical context, while noting the impact of future historical events that would reshape the landscape of Russian literature. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a deeper exploration into the evolution of Russian literary identity and its major works. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Russian literature -- History and criticism Home University Library of Modern Knowledge, No. 99 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33005 73851 73851