Maurice Baring

An Outline of Russian Literature

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Produktbeschreibung

Explore the rich tapestry of Russian literature with Maurice Baring's "An Outline of Russian Literature." This meticulously prepared edition offers a comprehensive overview of the historical and critical landscape of Russian literary history. Baring, a celebrated author, delves into the heart of Russian authors and their enduring contributions to world literature. This volume offers insightful perspectives on the evolution of Russian fiction and its unique place within the broader context of world literature. From its historical roots to its influence on Soviet-era writing, "An Outline of Russian Literature" examines the defining characteristics, themes, and significant movements that shaped this vibrant literary tradition. Whether you're a seasoned scholar or a newcomer to the world of Russian literature, this book provides a valuable and accessible exploration of its key figures and lasting impact. It remains an indispensable resource for understanding the complexities and beauty of Russian literary art. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 191g
• ISBN-13: 9781023228251
• ISBN-10: 1023228254
• Artikelnr.: 74106681

Autorenporträt

Maurice Baring OBE was an English man of letters who worked as a dramatist, poet, novelist, translator, and essayist, as well as a travel writer and war correspondent with a focus on Russia. During World War I, Baring worked for the Intelligence Corps and the Royal Air Force. Baring was the eighth child and fifth son of Edward Charles Baring, first Baron Revelstoke, of the Baring banking dynasty, and his wife Louisa Emily Charlotte Bulteel, second Earl Grey's granddaughter. Born in Mayfair, he attended Eton College and Trinity College, Cambridge. After a failed diplomatic career, he traveled extensively, mainly in Russia, where he lived in 1905-2006. At the outbreak of World War, I, he joined the Royal Flying Corps and worked as an assistant to David Henderson and Hugh Trenchard in France. Throughout the war, he wrote with Lady Juliet Duff, the widow of Sir Robin Duff, 2nd Baronet of Vaynol, who was killed on October 16, 1914, near Oostnieuwekirke while fighting in the 2nd Life Guards. The letters were ultimately published under the title Dear Animated Bust: Letters to Lady Juliet Duff.