Russian Lyrics by Martha Dickinson Bianchi
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"Russian Lyrics" by Martha Dickinson Bianchi is a collection of translated poems and songs written during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This anthology features works from prominent Russian poets, including Pushkin, Lermontov, Tolstoy, and others, aiming to convey the emotional depth and lyrical beauty of Russian literature to an English-speaking audience. The opening of the collection presents a heartfelt introduction by Bianchi, who humbly expresses her intention to share the
delight of these Russian works with a wider audience, acknowledging the challenges of translation. She provides insights into her selection process, which emphasizes intrinsic charm and particular themes present in the original poems. The introduction is followed by the first few translated pieces, highlighting the range of emotions captured within, from longing and love to reflections on nature and nostalgia, presenting a compelling invitation to explore the rich tapestry of Russian culture and sentiments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Translator | Bianchi, Martha Dickinson, 1866-1943 |
|---|---|
| Title | Russian Lyrics |
| Credits | Produced by David Starner, Carol David and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Russian poetry -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 11985 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-11985-4 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 539 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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