Rhymes from the Russian : Being faithful translations of selections from the best Russian poets
By Anonymous
Length1h 34m
About this audiobook
In "Rhymes from the Russian: Being Faithful Translations of Selections from the Best Russian Poets," the anonymous translator presents a meticulously curated anthology that showcases the rich tapestry of Russian poetry. This collection features translations of renowned poets such as Pushkin, Lermontov, and Akhmatova, employing a lyrical and evocative literary style that strives to capture the original's emotive depth and rhythmic nuances. The translator's choice of selections emphasizes pivotal themes in Russian literature, such as longing, nature, and the sublime, framing them within a broader historical and cultural context that enhances the reader's understanding of the significance of these poets in Russian literary heritage. The choice to remain anonymous may stem from the translator's desire to prioritize the poetry itself rather than personal recognition, which reflects a profound humility and respect for the art form. This anonyminity also invites readers to focus on the collective voice of the assembled poets and the experiences they encapsulate. The translator's dedication to fidelity in translation reveals a deep appreciation for the intricacies of language and the weight of meaning inherent in each work. For readers seeking to explore the elegance of Russian poetry, this anthology serves as an invaluable resource that bridges cultural divides. It invites both poetry enthusiasts and newcomers alike to immerse themselves in the beauty of these poems, showcasing how the universal human experience can be articulated through the unique lens of Russian literary traditions.
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GenrePoetry
Length1 hr 34 mins
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Publish dateMar 2, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
49THE RUSSIAN SOLDIER.
2FROM THE RUSSIAN OF VLADIMIR VLADISLAVLEF.
50A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM.
3THE ANGEL.
51WHO WAS HE? A STORY OF PETER THE GREAT.
4THE VOYAGE.
52THE EASTER KISS.[8]
5PRAYER.
53FOOTNOTES:
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6THANKSGIVING.
54ON LOMONOSSOEF.[9]
7ON DEATH OF PUSHKIN.
55FOOTNOTES:
8DREAM.[1]
56PROPRIETY.
9FOOTNOTES:
57THE SINGER.
10CLOUDS. (AN EXPERIMENT IN RUSSIAN DACTYLS.)
58A LITTLE PICTURE. AFTER THE PROCLAMATION OF THE 19TH FEB., 1861, FREEING THE SERFS.
11FOOTNOTES:
59THE ALPINE GLACIER.
12PRAYER. (AN EXPERIMENT IN RUSSIAN DACTYLS.)
60THE MOTHER.
13HOW WEARY! HOW DREARY!
61THE KISS REFUSED.
14⁂
62THE SNOWDROP.
15FOOTNOTES:
63⁂
16⁂
64BELIEVE IT NOT.
17BALLAD. THE QUEEN OF THE SEA.
65THE SCOLDING.
18THE PROPHET.
66REFLECTION.
19WHEN—THEN.
67THE WOULD-BE NUN.
20MY NATIVE LAND.
68THE SCHOOLBOY’S DEVIL.
21TO ——.
69FOOTNOTES:
22THE DAGGER.
70THE GIPSY MAID.
23⁂
71THE SPRING STORM.
24DISPUTE.[4]
72THE TROIKA.[12]
25FOOTNOTES:
73FOOTNOTES:
26“WHY.”
74THEODORA.
27MOSCOW.
75THE LIE’S EXCUSE.
28FOOTNOTES:
76THE STREAM OF TIME.
29⁂
77MARRIAGE.
30ANACREONTIC.
78THE GRAIN.
31(TO HIS WIFE.)
79WEDDING GEAR.
32⁂
80FOOTNOTES:
33⁂
81SEBASTOPOL.
34PETER THE GREAT.
82ON SKOBELEF.
35THE PROPHET.
83FABLE.
36⁂
84CHILD’S SONG.
37A MONUMENT.[7]
85LITTLE BIRDIE.
38FOOTNOTES:
86ADVICE.
39THE POET.
87THE TITULYÁRNYI SOVÉTNIK.[14]
40⁂
88FOOTNOTES:
41TE DEUM.
89TO THE POET MAIKOF.
42THE PROPHET.
90A RUSSIAN SCENE.
43⁂
91TRYST.
44DREAM.
92SPRING.
45A SICK MAN’S JEALOUSY.
93PASSION.
46THE LANDLORD OF OLD TIMES.
94BILLOWS.
47Before the Emancipation of the Serfs.
95NO HALF-MEASURES.
48After the Emancipation of the Serfs.
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