Yuri Lotman Book order

Yuri Lotman was a distinguished Soviet literary critic, semiotician, and culturologist, celebrated as the founder of structural semiotics in culturology. His seminal work delved into the delimitation of linguistic and philological concepts of structure, establishing him as a pioneering Soviet structuralist. Lotman's prolific output, exceeding 800 titles, coupled with his extensive correspondence, underscores his profound and enduring influence on the study of culture and language.

2024
Pushkin
A Writer's Biography
340 pages
12 hours of reading
Focusing on Alexander Pushkin's life, this biography explores his evolution as a poet and thinker amidst Russia's socio-political landscape. It highlights his engagement with critical issues like constitutional monarchy, serfdom, and personal freedom, particularly in relation to the Decembrist movement. The author examines Pushkin's strategic efforts to craft his public image, portraying his life as a carefully constructed work of art that reflects his artistic and political struggles under scrutiny and surveillance.
2020
Culture and Communication
Signs in Flux. an Anthology of Major and Lesser-Known Works
254 pages
9 hours of reading
Focusing on contemporary issues, this collection of translations showcases the influential works of Yuri Lotman, a key figure in twentieth-century scholarship from the Soviet Union. It covers a range of topics including gender, memory, performance, world literature, and urban life, offering readers an accessible introduction to Lotman's significant intellectual contributions and insights.

Pushkin

Culture and Communication