I wanted to share with you my latest review over at Shiny New Books; I seem to have developed a reputation as their Russian specialist, as once again I’m considering a lost classic from that country!
Tynianov’s book is an intriguing one which doesn’t seem to have been fully translated in the past. A historical novel, which tells of the death of the famous Russian writer Griboyedov, it’s a complex and multilayered book. I *did* have some reservations, particularly about the lack of notation and supporting material, but nevertheless it’s an interesting read. You can check out my full review over on Shiny!
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Oct 04, 2018 @ 12:39:24
I have never heard of him.
Oct 04, 2018 @ 13:29:25
I hadn’t either, until this book was suggested to me, and I’m reasonably well read in the Russians – but crucially, only in what has been translated! 🙂
Oct 04, 2018 @ 14:08:55
Thoughtful and in-depth review. Reading more Russian lit in translation is a goal for next year, and I’ll have to consider checking this out sometime.
Oct 04, 2018 @ 14:24:24
Thank you! There’s so much wonderful Russian literature available in English that it’s often hard to know what to pick. This was certainly an intriguing one, though if I was to recommend a modernist text, I’d probably suggest starting with Bely’s Petersburg!
Oct 04, 2018 @ 19:01:20
Surely you are *everyone’s* Russian specialist. Another great review.
Oct 04, 2018 @ 19:41:11
Thanks Ali! I’m not up there with the academics – but I do *love* my Russian authors!! 😀
Oct 04, 2018 @ 20:55:00
But you are the Russian lit expert!
Oct 04, 2018 @ 21:45:05
😀🤣 I do my best!
Oct 10, 2018 @ 21:32:10
There are worse reputations to have! 🙂
Oct 11, 2018 @ 07:18:12
True…. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺