Selected Poetry
Exploring the lyrical and narrative genius of Pushkin
Alexander Pushkin author Antony Wood translator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Published:23rd Apr '20
Should be back in stock very soon
This collection features the lyrical and narrative poetry of Alexander Pushkin, showcasing his profound impact on Russian literature in Selected Poetry.
In Selected Poetry, the essence of Russian literature is captured through the works of Alexander Pushkin, a literary giant whose influence is undeniable. This collection showcases his deeply personal lyric verse, which reflects his life experiences, including his loves, his time in exile, and his vibrant existence in St. Petersburg. Pushkin's ability to draw inspiration from the world around him is evident in every line, making his poetry resonate with readers on a profound level.
The anthology also features Pushkin's narrative poems, which range from exotic Southern tales to humorous parodies and enchanting fairy tales. Each poem reveals his remarkable talent for storytelling and his knack for surprising readers with unexpected twists. The inclusion of The Bronze Horseman, a landmark piece that intertwines the spectral figure of Peter the Great with the fabric of Russian history, exemplifies Pushkin's mastery of blending personal and national themes.
Antony Wood's translations breathe new life into Pushkin's work, showcasing the variety, inventiveness, and perfection of his verse. Readers are invited to explore the depth of Pushkin's creativity and the richness of his language, making Selected Poetry an essential addition to any literary collection. This compilation not only honors Pushkin's legacy but also invites a new generation to appreciate the beauty of his poetry.
'Wood's lively translations grasp the irrepressible sense of freedom which is the poet's hallmark ... Pushkin is lucky in Antony Wood. Pleasure is to be found on every page of this book' * The Times Literary Supplement *
This Selected Poetry by Antony Wood supersedes all previous translations ... Wood's 'The Bronze Horseman' gives us Pushkin at his most tragic. 'Count Nulin' shows him at his most light-hearted. 'The Tale of Tsar Saltan' bounces along with delightful vitality. Even with the delicately musical short lyrics - still harder to translate - Wood's success rate is remarkable ... The result is a more rounded picture of Pushkin - in many ways the most universal of poets -- Robert Chandler * The Financial Times *
This Selected Poetry deserves a wealth of praise . . . a truly valuable edition both for its scrupulous and often magnificent versions of individual poems and as a worthy general introduction to this poet, who is such a treasure for Russia and for the world * Los Angeles Review of Books *
Everybody knows how difficult Pushkin's poems are to translate. Antony Wood has succeeded, within the limits of the possible -- John Bayley
Re-creating Pushkin requires skills approaching magic. Antony Wood is one of the two or three best translators of Russia's greatest poet in the Anglophone world, because his Pushkin moves: you watch him dance as well as hear him sing -- Caryl Emerson
Antony Wood's translations show an unusual grace and a deep knowledge of Pushkin's poetry -- Elaine Feinstein
Pushkin's poetry is lyrical, beautifully simple, vivid, and endlessly emotive. It can be enjoyed by all readers, regardless of their background in poetry. And there is now one definitive book of Alexander Pushkin's poetry, the one book you need to read in order to fully appreciate Alexander Pushkin's poems: Alexander Pushkin Selected Poetry, translated with complete command and majesty by Antony Wood * Books and Bao *
A volume to keep within easy reach at most times * East-West Review *
Anthony Wood is to be congratulated on this suburb collection, which renders Pushkin in all his matchless grace, wit and musicality * The Tablet *
ISBN: 9780241207130
Dimensions: 194mm x 128mm x 24mm
Weight: 240g
336 pages