Routledge From Gorky to Pasternak: Six Modern Russian Writers

Explore the evolution of twentieth-century Russian letters with this essential study from the Routledge Library Editions: Russian and Soviet Literature. Originally published in 1961, this work provides a detailed look at the lives and literary contributions of six outstanding authors. Each writer profiled is an important figure in their own right, offering a unique perspective on a period defined by rapid and extreme change. These authors represent diverse personalities and artistic styles, to the point where each could be studied as the center of a distinct school of writing. By examining these six individuals, readers gain a microcosm of the Russian literary landscape during a transformative era. This book is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of Russian and Soviet literature. It connects the individual journeys of these writers to the broader cultural shifts of the twentieth century, making it a foundational text for understanding modern Russian prose and poetry.