Boris Pasternak Family Correspondence, 1921-1960 |
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| Editor:
| Slater, Maya |
| Translator:
| Slater, Nicolas Pasternak |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8179-1027-3 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2015 |
| Publisher: | Hoover Institution Press
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $7.99 |
Book Description:
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This selection of Boris Pasternak's correspondence with his parents and sisters from 1921 to 1960--including more than illustrations and photos--is an authoritative, indispensable introduction and guide to the great writer's life and work. His letters are accomplished literary works in their own right, on a par with his poetry in their intensity, frankness, and dazzling stylistic play. In addition, they offer a rare glimpse into his innermost self, significantly complementing the...
More DescriptionThis selection of Boris Pasternak's correspondence with his parents and sisters from 1921 to 1960--including more than illustrations and photos--is an authoritative, indispensable introduction and guide to the great writer's life and work. His letters are accomplished literary works in their own right, on a par with his poetry in their intensity, frankness, and dazzling stylistic play. In addition, they offer a rare glimpse into his innermost self, significantly complementing the insights gained from his work. They are especially poignant in that after 1923 Pasternak was never to see his parents again.