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Maurice Baring's 'Landmarks in Russian Literature' is a comprehensive exploration of the major figures and movements that have shaped Russian literary tradition. Through detailed analysis and insightful commentary, Baring offers readers a deeper understanding of the cultural and historical context that influenced the works of renowned Russian writers. His engaging writing style provides readers with a rich tapestry of literary examples to illustrate key concepts, making this book an invaluable resource for students and scholars alike. Baring's keen insight into the development of Russian…mehr

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Maurice Baring's 'Landmarks in Russian Literature' is a comprehensive exploration of the major figures and movements that have shaped Russian literary tradition. Through detailed analysis and insightful commentary, Baring offers readers a deeper understanding of the cultural and historical context that influenced the works of renowned Russian writers. His engaging writing style provides readers with a rich tapestry of literary examples to illustrate key concepts, making this book an invaluable resource for students and scholars alike. Baring's keen insight into the development of Russian literature highlights the interconnectedness of themes and traditions, demonstrating how each landmark work has contributed to the overall evolution of the canon. Maurice Baring, a British author and translator, was well-known for his proficiency in Russian language and literature. His expertise in the field of Slavic studies allowed him to offer unique perspectives on Russian literature, making 'Landmarks in Russian Literature' a seminal work in the study of Russian literary history. Baring's passion for the subject is evident through his meticulous research and thoughtful analysis, making him a respected authority in the field. I highly recommend 'Landmarks in Russian Literature' to anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of Russian literary tradition. Baring's insightful commentary and thorough examination of key texts make this book essential reading for students, scholars, and enthusiasts of Russian literature.

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Maurice Baring OBE was an English man of letters who worked as a dramatist, poet, novelist, translator, and essayist, as well as a travel writer and war correspondent with a focus on Russia. During World War I, Baring worked for the Intelligence Corps and the Royal Air Force. Baring was the eighth child and fifth son of Edward Charles Baring, first Baron Revelstoke, of the Baring banking dynasty, and his wife Louisa Emily Charlotte Bulteel, second Earl Grey's granddaughter. Born in Mayfair, he attended Eton College and Trinity College, Cambridge. After a failed diplomatic career, he traveled extensively, mainly in Russia, where he lived in 1905-2006. At the outbreak of World War, I, he joined the Royal Flying Corps and worked as an assistant to David Henderson and Hugh Trenchard in France. Throughout the war, he wrote with Lady Juliet Duff, the widow of Sir Robin Duff, 2nd Baronet of Vaynol, who was killed on October 16, 1914, near Oostnieuwekirke while fighting in the 2nd Life Guards. The letters were ultimately published under the title Dear Animated Bust: Letters to Lady Juliet Duff.