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California Slavic Studies, Volume X

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Publisher:University of California Press
eText ISBN:9780520319998
Edition:0
Copyright:1977
Format:Reflowable

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California Slavic Studies: Volume X presents a rich collection of scholarly essays that delve into the complexities of Russian and Slavic history, literature, and culture. Spanning topics from the evolution of the Russian institution of rank ordering to in-depth analyses of literary giants like Chekhov and Solzhenitsyn, this volume offers readers a comprehensive exploration of key developments in Russian thought and society. Highlights include Helju Aulik Bennett's examination of Peter the Great's Table of Ranks and its lasting influence on social hierarchy, Terence Emmons' insight into Russia's Banquet Campaign, and Jean-Pierre Barricelli's nuanced interpretation of Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard. The volume also features a compelling look at the life and work of Russian Impressionist Leonid Pasternak by Guy de Mallac, as well as essays on Solzhenitsyn's literary symbolism. With contributions from leading scholars, this volume is essential reading for anyone interested in the vast and multifaceted world of Slavic studies.

This title was originally published in 1977.

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