Living is an Art: some recent books on Russian Modernism.

From: Journal of European Studies | Date: June 1, 1996| Author: | Copyright information

The enigmatic features of Russian literature are due to political and European influences. The literature of Russian Modernism strives to integrate art with life. The 'Creating Life' by Paperno and Grossman and 'A History of Russian Symbolism by Pyrna are books that provide an adequate insight into the peculiar character of Russian literature. They also give a valuable insight on the potentials and uses of aesthetic art in man's life.

From the early nineteenth century until the end of the Soviet period, Russian literature has been distinguished not merely by its high seriousness, but by ...

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