California Slavic Studies, Volume IX, is a rich academic compilation published by the University of California Press. This volume delves into a range of thought-provoking topics, offering scholarly perspectives on significant aspects of Slavic literature, history, and culture. Featuring essays such as Michael Green's exploration of Kheraskov and Christian tragedy, and Donald C. Gillis's analysis of the Persephone myth in Mandelstam's Tristia, the book examines themes that bridge classical influences and Slavic traditions. Other notable contributions include investigations into Dostoevsky's letters and Merezhkovsky's religious view of historical processes, offering insights into the intersections of religion, literature, and politics in Slavic contexts.
Designed for scholars and enthusiasts of Slavic studies, this volume embodies the interdisciplinary spirit of the California Slavic Studies series. Each essay is grounded in meticulous research, enriched by references to both classic texts and contemporary interpretations. As part of a celebrated series edited by prominent scholars, including Nicholas V. Riasanovsky and Gleb Struve, this work continues to contribute to the understanding of Slavic intellectual and cultural history, serving as an invaluable resource for further academic exploration.
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1976.
166 pp.6.14 x 9.21
9780520371538$95.00|£80.00Hardcover
Aug 2022