Pushkin A Biography
Pushkin A Biography by Elaine Feinstein, published by Ecco Press in 2000, offers an in-depth exploration of Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin, recognized as the father of Russian literature. This first paperback edition spans 309 pages and presents a detailed account of Pushkin’s life, from his early banishment in southern Russia to the dramatic events surrounding his death. Feinstein delves into the complexities of Pushkin’s character, portraying him as a multifaceted individual marked by genius, personal struggles, and societal challenges.
Readers will find a rich narrative that chronicles Pushkin’s journey through various phases of his life, including his literary achievements and personal relationships. The biography examines the paradoxes of his personality, revealing insights into his role as a lyric poet and author of works such as the verse novel Evgeny Onegin. Feinstein’s writing intertwines her perspective as a poet and novelist with the life of her subject, providing a comprehensive look at Pushkin’s impact on literature and his enduring legacy. This edition is presented in English and is designed for those interested in biography, literary figures, and historical contexts.
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Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin’s preeminence as the father of Russian literature is undisputed. Lyric poet, writer of ironic fairy tales, and the author of the verse novel Evgeny Onegin, he lived a life as dramatic as any story he invented. From his banishment in southern Russia at the age of 21 to his marriage to the seventeen-year-old beauty whose flirtations resulted in his death by duel, Elaine Feinstein chronicles Pushkin’s fascinating life while exploring the paradoxes of his personality. This compelling book also reveals new information surrounding Pushkin’s death.Impudent genius, libertine, wounded son, jealous husband, victim of snobbery and censorship–Pushkin was all of these. But above all he was a brilliant author whose vision, invention, and vitality continue to thrive in literature today. Feinstein, herself a distinguished poet and novelist, has seamlessly intertwined the subject and the biographer, capturing for the reader the essence of one of the most intriguing men ever to enter the pantheon of literary geniuses.
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