Early Russian Literature
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A landmark work of Slavic literary scholarship, Early Russian Literature chronicles the rich and complex tradition of written culture that flourished in medieval Russia from the eleventh to the seventeenth centuries. John Fennell and Antony Stokes present a systematic survey of the major texts, genres, and authors that shaped the Russian literary tradition long before the modern era, drawing on primary sources in a rigorous academic style. The work details the development of chronicles, saints' lives, sermons, and epic poetry, situating each within its historical and cultural context. Authoritative yet accessible, it remains an essential reference for students of Russian history, medieval literature, and Slavic studies, illustrating how a distinct and enduring literary identity emerged from Byzantine, Orthodox, and indigenous Slavic influences.
Early Russian Literature
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A landmark work of Slavic literary scholarship, Early Russian Literature chronicles the rich and complex tradition of written culture that flourished in medieval Russia from the eleventh to the seventeenth centuries. John Fennell and Antony Stokes present a systematic survey of the major texts, genres, and authors that shaped the Russian literary tradition long before the modern era, drawing on primary sources in a rigorous academic style. The work details the development of chronicles, saints' lives, sermons, and epic poetry, situating each within its historical and cultural context. Authoritative yet accessible, it remains an essential reference for students of Russian history, medieval literature, and Slavic studies, illustrating how a distinct and enduring literary identity emerged from Byzantine, Orthodox, and indigenous Slavic influences.
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Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Good, Foxing on block - does not extend internally. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact. No stickers or labels observed.
A landmark work of Slavic literary scholarship, Early Russian Literature chronicles the rich and complex tradition of written culture that flourished in medieval Russia from the eleventh to the seventeenth centuries. John Fennell and Antony Stokes present a systematic survey of the major texts, genres, and authors that shaped the Russian literary tradition long before the modern era, drawing on primary sources in a rigorous academic style. The work details the development of chronicles, saints' lives, sermons, and epic poetry, situating each within its historical and cultural context. Authoritative yet accessible, it remains an essential reference for students of Russian history, medieval literature, and Slavic studies, illustrating how a distinct and enduring literary identity emerged from Byzantine, Orthodox, and indigenous Slavic influences.
