Download or read book The Cambridge Introduction to Russian Poetry written by Michael Wachtel and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2004-08-12 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This introduction presents the major themes, forms and styles of Russian poetry. Using examples from Russia's greatest poets, Michael Wachtel draws on three centuries of verse, from the beginnings of secular literature in the eighteenth century to the present day. The first half of the book is devoted to concepts such as versification, poetic language and tradition; the second half is organised along genre lines and examines the ode, the elegy, love poetry, nature poetry and patriotic verse. This book will be an invaluable tool for students and teachers alike.