The Russian novelists by vicomte de Eugène-Melchior Vogüé

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Author Vogüé, Eugène-Melchior, vicomte de, 1848-1910
Translator Edmands, Jane Loring, 1839-1913
LoC No. 44031788
Uniform Title Le roman russe. English
Title The Russian novelists
Original Publication Boston: D. Lothrop company, 1887.
Note Reading ease score: 58.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "The Russian Novelists" by Eugène-Melchior Vogüé is a collection of critical essays written in the late 19th century. This work explores the evolution of Russian literature and its notable novelists, aiming to shed light on the Russian national character as expressed through their writings. The author's focus is largely on the 19th-century novelists who transformed the literary landscape of Russia, making it particularly relevant for readers interested in understanding the depth and breadth of Russian literature during that era. At the start of the work, the translator provides a note on the complexities of rendering Russian names into English, setting the stage for the challenges of translating the richness of Russian literature. The preface elaborates on the author's objective to outline the significant epochs in Russian literary history, particularly focusing on the transition from earlier forms of writing to the realism established by 19th-century novelists like Gogol, Turgenev, Dostoevsky, and Tolstoy. The text emphasizes how these writers convey the intricacies of Russian life, using a blend of personal insights and broader historical contexts, while acknowledging the limitations of existing translations in capturing the essence of Russian poetic forms. This introductory portion tantalizes readers with the promise of a nuanced examination of how these literary figures reflect and shape the Russian soul. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910
Subject Russian fiction -- History and criticism
Subject Dostoyevsky, Fyodor, 1821-1881
Subject Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich, 1818-1883
Subject Gogol, Nikolai Vasilevich, 1809-1852
Subject Pushkin, Aleksandr Sergeevich, 1799-1837
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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