Elaine Feinstein Books

Drawn from 14 volumes of poems published over 30 years, this collection highlights the verse of Elaine Feinstein. Whether recollecting children at play or understanding her jealousy, Feinstein s work eloquently elucidates her own uncertainties, passions, and concerns. She explores the pressures of living as a poet, wife, and mother, memories of her aging father, and her Russian Jewish heritage. Through recalling old films or examining her own temperament, her poems contain images and reflections of love and loss. Feinstein s cultural background also allows her to resuscitate the personalities of such historical Russian literary greats as Pushkin and Tsvetaeva. "

The latest collection by Elaine Feinstein, the renowned poet, novelist, translator and memoirist.

A career-defining collection from the multiple prize-winning poet, translator and biographer which touches poignantly on universal matters - the inevitability of age, marriage, women's issues, family conflicts etc...

Presents a collection of poems that evoke the poet's long marriage, and the remembered voice of her dead husband. Opening with a death in winter, the author renders a tender work of mourning which is moving but not dispiriting. She uses the words of a much loved husband - sometimes affectionate, sometimes querulous - to invoke his solid presence.

The biography explores the life of a Russian poet who bravely faced the oppressive regime of Stalinism, showcasing his resilience and artistic integrity. Through his powerful verses, he inspired countless individuals, becoming a symbol of hope and resistance against tyranny. The narrative delves into his struggles, the impact of his work on society, and his enduring legacy, highlighting the profound influence of literature in times of political turmoil.

The biography delves into the complex life of Ted Hughes, highlighting the profound impact of personal tragedies, including the suicide of his wife Sylvia Plath and the subsequent death of his lover Assia Wevill and their daughter. Elaine Feinstein offers a fresh perspective on Hughes's relationships, revealing the emotional turmoil and controversies that shaped his legacy as England's poet laureate. This exploration seeks to understand the intricate dynamics of his life and the lasting effects of his experiences on his work and reputation.

Set in 1848 among the Jewish population of Vienna, this book tells the story of the wealthy playboy son of a banking family, a gifted young violinist and a beautiful waif with no resources other than her looks and a mind of her own.

The first biography of the former Poet Laureate, famous for his marriage to Sylvia Plath, the subject of his bestseller, BIRTHDAY LETTERS, which has sold over 200,000 copies in hardback.

Die russische Dichterin Marina Zwetajewa wurde 1982 in Moskau geboren, als Tochter eines Kunsthistorikers. Ihre Kindheit war geprägt von dem unerbittlichen Streben ihrer Mutter, eine große Pianistin aus ihr zu machen. Zwetajewa entschied sich, Dichterin zu werden. Mit 18 veröffentlichte sie ihren ersten Gedichtband, der Beachtung fand. Ein Jahr später heiratete sie den schüchternen Sergej Efron, mit dem sie eine Tochter, Alja, bekam. Der Ausbruch des Ersten Weltkriegs beendete ihre eheliche Idylle. Marina verliebte sich in die Übersetzerin Sophia Parnok, doch die emotionale Bindung zu Efron blieb bestehen. Beide lehnten die Oktoberrevolution ab; Efron schloss sich der Weißen Armee an und ging nach Prag ins Exil, dem Marina 1922 mit ihrer Tochter folgte. Die Emigrantenjahre waren von Marinas Kampf geprägt, die Familie zu ernähren, während Efron kaum Geld verdiente. Sie suchte Trost in intensiven Briefwechseln, unter anderem mit Pasternak und Rilke. Efron kehrte 1937 nach Moskau zurück, ohne Marina zu informieren, dass er für den sowjetischen Geheimdienst gearbeitet hatte. 1939 folgte Marina ihm nach Moskau, wo sie sich in Isolation wiederfand. Am 31. August 1941 wählte sie den Freitod, nachdem sie den Tod in ihrer Dichtung oft vorweggenommen hatte.