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Baring, Maurice
1874
1945
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Landmarks in Russian literature
$aUnited Kingdom :$bMethuen & Co., Ltd.,$c1910.
Russian characteristics -- Realism of Russian literature -- Gogol and the cheerfulness of the Russian people -- Tolstoy and Tourgeniev -- The place of Tourgeniev -- Dostoievsky -- Plays of Anton Tchekov.
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"Landmarks in Russian Literature" by Maurice Baring is a literary critique and analysis written in the early 20th century. The book explores the characteristics and themes prominent in Russian literature, focusing on key authors such as Tolstoy, Turgenev, Chekhov, and Gogol, among others. Baring attempts to present an understanding of Russian literature to English-speaking audiences, aiming to highlight the depth and richness of the subject while reflecting on the unique qualities of the Russian character as expressed through its literary works. The opening of the text sets the stage for a deep and nuanced exploration of Russian literature, beginning with an examination of "Russian Characteristics." Baring discusses the inherent qualities of the Russian temperament, emphasizing their emotional openness, adaptability, and lack of hypocrisy. He contrasts these traits with common perceptions of Russian literature as predominantly gloomy, asserting that despite the darker elements portrayed in works by various authors, there exists a remarkable resilience and warmth within Russian culture. The author suggests that these paradoxical qualities are vital to understanding the literature that arose within this context, with future chapters expected to delve deeper into the realism found in Russian prose and the humor that characterizes its narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/landmarksinrussi00bariuoft
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Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Russian literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism
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