Tag: Writings from the Golden Age of Russian Poetry

September 28, 2019

Reading List: Memoirs and Biographies in Translation

Memoirs, biographies and diaries allow readers intimate insight into what life is like for people that are hundreds of miles away or lived hundreds of years ago. These select books offer a glimpse into the complex lives of writers, political...

May 24, 2019

Resurrecting a Great Golden Age Poet

It’s the final day of Russian Literature Week. We’ve celebrated all week by sharing events and excerpts from our Russian Library series. Today’s we are sharing an excerpt from a compilation of Konstantin Batyushklov’s work. The final Russian Literature Week...

September 30, 2018

International Translation Day

Today, September 30th, isn’t just the last day of National Translation Month it is also International Translation Day. International Translation Day is a day to celebrate language professionals and the work that they do. Here on the Columbia University Press...

September 22, 2018

Peter France On the Poet Konstantin Batyushkov

September is National Translation Month, a time to celebrate literature in translation. Throughout the month we have been sharing excerpts and guest posts but have devoted Saturdays to featuring poetry titles. Today we have a guest post written by Peter...

April 12, 2018

A Contemplation of Konstantin Batyushkov’s Writings from the Golden Age of Russian Poetry

“The poet sees a palace in his retreat— Happy because he dreams.” — Konstantin Batyushkov (1787-1855) In celebration of National Poetry Month, today we’re presenting you with this contemplation of Konstantin Batyushkov’s Writings from the Golden Age of Russian Poetry (Presented and translated...

April 10, 2018

Writings from the Golden Age of Russian Poetry: An Introduction

In celebration of National Poetry Month, today we’re introducing you to Konstantin Batyushkov’s Writings from the Golden Age of Russian Poetry,  presented and translated by Peter France. Remember to enter our book giveaway for a chance to win a free copy! •   •...