The magical chorus : a history of Russian culture from Tolstoy to Solzhenitsyn / Solomon Volkov ; tr...
The magical chorus : a history of Russian culture from Tolstoy to Solzhenitsyn / Solomon Volkov ; tr...
The magical chorus : a history of Russian culture from Tolstoy to Solzhenitsyn / Solomon Volkov ; translated from the Russian by Antonina W. Bouis.
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Publisher
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2008.
Date
2008.
Call Numbers
N891.70935/1
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Language
English
Russian
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Physical Description
Physical content
xi, 333 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. ; 25 cm.
Contents
The gathering storm -- A time of catastrophes -- Rendezvous with Stalin -- Thaws and freezes -- A time of changes.
Publication information
Publisher
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2008.
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
2008.
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Summary
"In the first book to fully examine the intricate and often deadly interconnection between Russian rulers and Russian artists, cultural historian Solomon Volkov (who experienced firsthand many of the events he describes) brings to life the human stories behind some of the greatest masterpieces of our time." "Here is Tolstoy who used his godlike pla...
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The magical chorus : a history of Russian culture from Tolstoy to Solzhenitsyn / Solomon Volkov ; translated from the Russian by Antonina W. Bouis.
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Notes
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"This is a Borzoi book."
Includes bibliographical references (p. [299]-315) and index.
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N891.70935/1
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74VMbmjjp5LX
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ISBN
1400042720
9781400042722
DDC
891.709358
MMS ID
991000710369702626
