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100 1 _aBaring, Maurice,
_d1874-1945
245 1 3 _aAn Outline of Russian Literature
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aHome University Library of Modern Knowledge, No. 99
500 _aRelease date is 2010-06-27
505 0 _aThe 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.
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRussian literature -- History and criticism
830 0 _aHome University Library of Modern Knowledge, No. 99
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33005
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