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Contemporary Russian Poetry: A Bilingual Anthology

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Professor Gerald Smith has done an excellent job in compiling some of the best new voices in contemporary Russian poetry by poets living in Russia and abroad. I would highly recommend this book for anyone who's seriously interested in the study of contemporary Russian poetry.

--Alexander Shaumyan, Russian born poet, author of Spirit of Rebellion

I enjoy reading poetry in the original & this is a great way for linguists to practice their language skills. I'm happy to have found this book. If you already speak a foreign language or are just learning, dual language books such as this are worth their weight in gold. I also recommend DoverPublications.com for a list of dual language books (short stories, poetry, even some w/ CDs!). they have Italian, French, German, and a few Russian books. Great for a fun way to study & practice!

By making this bilingual, the poetic forms used in the Russian language can be demonstrated, as well as the beauty of the sounds of the language. The choices (and difficulties) of translation also apparent. The author has frequently chosen direct translation, so the forms and sounds are less apparent, so be sure to look at both versions carefully, even if you do not read Russian. This book is insightful in ways that other texts simply cannot be.