California Slavic Studies: Volume X presents a rich collection of scholarly essays that delve into the complexities of Russian and Slavic history, literature, and culture. Spanning topics from the evolution of the Russian institution of rank ordering to in-depth analyses of literary giants like Chekhov and Solzhenitsyn, this volume offers readers a comprehensive exploration of key developments in Russian thought and society.
Highlights include Helju Aulik Bennett’s examination of Peter the Great’s Table of Ranks and its lasting influence on social hierarchy, Terence Emmons’ insight into Russia’s Banquet Campaign, and Jean-Pierre Barricelli’s nuanced interpretation of Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard. The volume also features a compelling look at the life and work of Russian Impressionist Leonid Pasternak by Guy de Mallac, as well as essays on Solzhenitsyn’s literary symbolism. With contributions from leading scholars, this volume is essential reading for anyone interested in the vast and multifaceted world of Slavic studies.
This title is part of UC Press’s Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1977.
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