A History of Russian Literature - Comprising 'A History of Russian Literature' and 'Contemporary Russian Literature'

This book, first published in 1949, is an abridged version of Mirsky-s classic two texts on Russian literature, updated with a postscript by the editor assessing the development of Soviet literature. Beautifully written, Mirsky-s analyses of Russian writers and literature go hand in hand with his takes on Russian history. From the birth of Russian literature to its Soviet form, this book is a lively and comprehensive examination by one of its leading scholars.