Boris Leonidowitsch Pasternak Books
Boris Pasternak’s early verse achieved prominence through its distinctive imagery and profound emotional resonance, marking him as a leading contemporary poet. He later turned to prose, where he masterfully depicted complex human experiences and the spirit of his era. Pasternak is celebrated for his rich linguistic style and his ability to explore universal themes through specific human lives. His work offers a unique blend of lyrical intensity and epic scope.
On they went singing 'Eternal Memory', and whenever they stopped, the sound of their feet, the horses and the gusts of wind seemed to carry on their singing ...Doctor Zhivago is the epic novel of Russia in the throes of revolution and one of the greatest love stories ever told. Yuri Zhivago, physician and poet, wrestles with the new order and confronts the changes cruel experience has made in him and the anguish of being torn between the love of two women.
Safe Conduct: An Autobiography and Other Writings
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Exploring the life of Boris Pasternak, this autobiography reflects on his experiences and thoughts following the acclaim of Dr. Zhivago. It offers insights into his artistic journey, personal struggles, and the broader cultural context of his time, revealing the complexities of his character and the impact of historical events on his work. Through candid reflections, Pasternak provides a unique perspective on the interplay between his literary achievements and the tumultuous world around him.
Selected Poetry of Boris Pasternak
- 138 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Boris Pasternak's groundbreaking collection, My Sister, Life, published in 1921, transformed Russian poetry and influenced a generation of poets, including Osip Mandelshtam and Marina Tsvetayeva. His evolving style, marked by simplicity, is evident in his later work, Early Trains. Pasternak's poetry delves into profound themes such as love, immortality, and spiritual reconciliation. Despite receiving the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1958, he faced political backlash from the Soviet regime, resulting in his refusal of the award, which was later accepted by his descendants in 1988.
В настоящее издание Бориса Пастернака вошли стихотворения 1912−1959 годов, а также роман «Доктор Живаго».Величайший лирик ХХ столетия, Пастернак от ошеломляющей избыточной метафоричности стихотворений 1910−1920-х годов приходит к не менее ошеломляющей и органичной свободе самовыражения книг «Второе рождение» и «На ранних поездах», достигнув затем в «Стихотворениях Юрия Живаго» и книге «Когда разгуляется» того провидческого состояния, когда «язык, родина и вместилище красоты и смысла, сам начинает думать и говорить за человека...».В 1958 году Б. Пастернак был удостоен Нобелевской премии «за значительные достижения в современной лирической поэзии, а также за продолжение традиций великого русского эпического романа». «Я весь мир заставил плакать над красой земли моей», — написал Пастернак о своем «Докторе Живаго». Роман, ставший причиной постыдного политического скандала, быть может, стоил писателю жизни...
The Master and Margarita
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
A new translation of Bulgakov's novel which also includes a commentary and afterword that provide new insights into the subtext of the novel.
Hrsg. von Fritz Mierau, umfasst die gesammelten Werke in Einzelbänden mit insgesamt 684 Seiten.
