Alexander Blok (1880-1921), one of Russia's greatest modern poets, lived through a period in which a staid and traditional world was being destroyed and a new, often alarming utopia was being projected. A member of the intelligentsia and of the Russian landed aristocracy, Blok changed from being a detached observer of revolution into a committed servant of the Russian people. His early poetic mysticism gave way to the historical vision of his most famous poem, "The Twelve". This account of his life and art evokes the ...
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Alexander Blok (1880-1921), one of Russia's greatest modern poets, lived through a period in which a staid and traditional world was being destroyed and a new, often alarming utopia was being projected. A member of the intelligentsia and of the Russian landed aristocracy, Blok changed from being a detached observer of revolution into a committed servant of the Russian people. His early poetic mysticism gave way to the historical vision of his most famous poem, "The Twelve". This account of his life and art evokes the troubled world of the Russian intelligentsia, their illusions and their disarray in the face of revolution. Blok's complicated emotional life, his passion for his art, and his public stature are all conveyed here with economy, elegance and understanding.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. In protective mylar cover. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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F in NF jacket. Octavo. Black cloth covered boards and spine with shiny gilt lettering on the spine. Book has no discernable flaws. White endpapers. Binding is straight and tight. Pages are all clean, white, and crisp. 146 pages. Dust Jacket-has just the faintest trace of rubbing at the very tips of the two rear outside corners-otherwise clean, bright, and sharp. Translated from the French by Robyn Marsack.
