Loved this. I for one would enjoy more poetry translations. Also, bold call to name Hero of Our Time as the best Russian novel! Do you have a particular translation you’d recommend?
I believe the last 2 stanzas of “sleep” refer to the Dagestani girl dreaming of the dying soldier. The girl is sitting alone deep in thought, and she is dreaming of the dying soldier, as he dreams of her.
This was fascinating. Thanks very much for the introduction, which is always helpful for laymen like me! Was Lermontov's ancestor affiliated with the Muscovy Company?
I actually few books saved on my computer about this, "The Discovery of Muscovy" by Richard Hakluyt & "Travel to Tartary" by Anthony Jenkins, you might be interested
Loved this. I for one would enjoy more poetry translations. Also, bold call to name Hero of Our Time as the best Russian novel! Do you have a particular translation you’d recommend?
Thank you! Just the penguin one is good from my experience
I believe the last 2 stanzas of “sleep” refer to the Dagestani girl dreaming of the dying soldier. The girl is sitting alone deep in thought, and she is dreaming of the dying soldier, as he dreams of her.
Thank you
This was fascinating. Thanks very much for the introduction, which is always helpful for laymen like me! Was Lermontov's ancestor affiliated with the Muscovy Company?
I think he came to Russia from Sweden, but I am not sure, its something I need to research
Got it. I read this a few months ago; despite the subtitle, the early chapters are about the Muscovy Company and very interesting:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/new-world-inc-simon-targett/1137181828?ean=9780316307888
Thank you! I check this is out
I have been meaning to read more about this topic
I actually few books saved on my computer about this, "The Discovery of Muscovy" by Richard Hakluyt & "Travel to Tartary" by Anthony Jenkins, you might be interested
Sweet! Thanks v much for recommending, I will check these out. I still need to read the Hopkirk book but am adding them to my list!