Plots and Characters in Major Russian Fiction
Hamden, CT: Archon Books, 1977, 1978. first edition. hardcover. 8vo 226pp. + 265pp. from Preface: "Students and scholars of literature are often confused by the names and numerous characters in Russian fiction. War and Peace alone presents so many generals and statesman that a reader can quickly lose track of the historical and fictional figures. This book is designed to help and encourage the reading of Russian literature. As a reference book or reader's guide, this book has various functions. 1. Part I, the plots, can serve to recall plots and themes in famous Russian novels. Character lists are given after each plot [. . .] 2. Part II, the characters, is an index to fictional and historical characters in Russian literature. [. . .] 3. Part II can help a reader identify the multitudinous generals, statesmen, and mythological references that abound in Russian literature." Books VG: mild shelf wear, some mild rubbing and foxing to edge of text block on v.2. Texts clean, bindings tight. Item #2319
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