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A History of Russian Literature.
Criticism
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September 22, 1993|
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COPYRIGHT 1993 Wayne State University Press. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.
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It is a pleasure to review Victor Terras's superbly written and beautifully printed book. Terras's versatile expertise and scholarly skill allow him to discuss with equal ease and authority all periods, movements, and genres in the near millennium of Russian literary development. His talent as a writer ensures that this discussion makes for delightful reading. The book's excellent critical apparatus guarantees its usefulness, making it an invaluable addition to any scholar's library.
Terras starts with a short but informative chapter on Russian folklore. He ...
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