Selected Poems

Selected Poems by Marina Tsvetaeva, published by Penguin in January 1994, presents a collection of the renowned Russian poet’s most significant works. This edition, comprising 160 pages, showcases Tsvetaeva’s lyrical prowess and her reflections on the tumultuous events surrounding the Russian Revolution. As a contemporary of notable poets like Rilke and Akhmatova, Tsvetaeva’s poetry captures the essence of her experiences, offering readers insight into her life marked by political upheaval and personal exile.
In this selection, readers will encounter a rich tapestry of emotions and themes that reflect Tsvetaeva’s unique voice and perspective. The poems serve as a testament to her ability to convey profound feelings and observations through her craft. The collection not only highlights her literary contributions but also situates her within the broader context of Russian and Soviet poetry. This reprint edition ensures that Tsvetaeva’s work remains accessible to a new generation of readers interested in literary collections and criticism.
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An acclaimed translation of the best work of the passionate Russian poet
An admired contemporary of Rilke, Akhmatova, and Mandelstam, Marina Tsvetaeva was a witness to the political turmoil and the social devastation wrought by the Russian Revolution and a powerfully inspired chronicler of a difficult life and exile sustained by poetry. Pasternak “was immediately overcome by the immense lyrical power of her poetic form. It… had spring living from experience—personal, and neither narrow-chested nor short of breath from line to line but rich and compact and enveloping”
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