Modern Russian Poetry

Modern Russian Poetry: An Anthology is a collection of poems written by some of the most prominent Russian poets of the early 20th century. The book was first published in 1921 and was compiled and translated by Babette Deutsch, an American poet and literary critic. The anthology features works by poets such as Anna Akhmatova, Osip Mandelstam, Vladimir Mayakovsky, and Marina Tsvetaeva, among others. The poems cover a range of themes and styles, from the intimate and personal to the political and social. Deutsch's translations aim to capture the essence and spirit of the original Russian poems, while also making them accessible to an English-speaking audience. The book includes an introduction by Deutsch, in which she provides context and background information on the poets and their work. Overall, Modern Russian Poetry: An Anthology is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Russian literature and poetry, as well as for those interested in exploring the cultural and historical context of early 20th century Russia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.