Contemporary Russian Novelists by Serge Persky

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Author Persky, Serge, 1870-1938
Translator Eisemann, Frederick
LoC No. 13020230
Uniform Title Les maîtres du roman russe contemporain. English
Title Contemporary Russian Novelists
Contents A brief survey of Russian literature -- Anton Tchekoff -- Valdimir Korolenko -- Vikenty Veressayev -- Maxim Gorky -- Leonid Andreyev -- Dmitry Merezhkovsky -- Alexander Kuprin -- Writers in vogue -- Notes.
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Summary "Contemporary Russian Novelists" by Serge Persky is a literary analysis written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive overview of the landscape of modern Russian literature, aiming to enlighten readers on the prominent figures and themes that characterize this rich artistic tradition. The book delves into the influences of notable writers, such as Anton Chekhov and Maxim Gorky, highlighting their contributions and significance to the broader context of Russian novelists. The opening of the text presents a preface that outlines the author's intent to provide a reader-friendly exploration of Russian literature's contemporary state. Serge Persky emphasizes the importance of understanding historical background to appreciate modern Russian literary works fully. The beginning discusses how Russian literature has evolved and its unique traits, such as its realism and democratic ethos, distinguishing it from other European literature. The author also reflects on the impact of significant historical events on this literary progression, illustrating how modern writers navigate the complexities of societal issues and personal struggles in their narrative art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Russian fiction -- History and criticism
Subject Novelists, Russian
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