Masterpieces of Old Russian Literature (gift edition)
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"The manuscripts do not burn" - this statement of one of the characters in Bulgakov's works can rightfully be attributed to ancient Russian literary monuments, miraculously found, burned in the fire of 1812, and yet reaching the modern reader... Events of the political life of distant past Russia, deeds of princes, discussions on what a strong princely power should be, religious views of people of that era, considerations on the methods of managing a household and raising children, the place and purpose of women - this is far from the full spectrum of themes touched upon by known and anonymous authors of ancient Russian literary masterpieces. Hagiography and epistle, praise, moral instruction, and chronicle, heroic and domestic tales - starting from the 11th century, all these written genres actively displaced oral traditions. A distinctive feature of most ancient Russian monuments, whether it be "The Instruction of Vladimir Monomakh" or "The Tale of Igor's Campaign," "The Primary Chronicle" or "The Life of Archpriest Avvakum," is the inseparable connection with Christianity and the idea of the necessity of uniting Russia. The book includes priceless works of ancient Russian literature from "The Primary Chronicle" to "The Life of Archpriest Avvakum." The publication is richly illustrated with ancient frescoes and miniatures, engravings and icons, illustrations from chronicles and lithographs, as well as paintings by famous domestic and Western artists.
Cover:
Cover:hardcover
Category:
- Category:Law & Legal
- Category:Modern Literature
Paper:
Paper:coated
Dimensions:
Dimensions:34.5x24.5x2.9 cm
Series:
Series:Gift editions Treasures of Russian Literature
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-373-07218-2
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