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100 1 _aHapgood, Isabel Florence,
_d1850-1928
245 1 2 _aA Survey of Russian Literature, with Selections
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2007-04-03
508 _aE-text prepared by David Starner, Karina Aleksandrova, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"A Survey of Russian Literature, with Selections" by Isabel Florence Hapgood is a scholarly collection that examines the development of Russian literature from its earliest origins to modern times, written in the early 20th century. The work provides insights into various periods of Russian literary history, including the influence of Christianity, the impact of major historical events, and the evolution of forms and genres within the context of Russian cultural identity. The book aims to present the thoughts of Russian critics on their literature while refraining from comparisons with foreign literatures. The opening of the text establishes a solid historical context, beginning with the ancient period of Russian literature and how Christianity was introduced through Prince Saint VladĂ­mir. It discusses the significant role of religious texts and the works of early chroniclers like Nestor, who documented the history and customs of early Rus. Additionally, it highlights the rich oral traditions that existed prior to written literature, such as folk tales and epic songs, which laid the groundwork for later literary forms. This early section emphasizes the interconnectedness of literature, religion, and culture in shaping the identity of Russia throughout its history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRussian literature -- History and criticism
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20980
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