The Marsh of Gold Pasternak's Writings on Inspiration and Creation

"Major statements by the celebrated Russian poet Boris Pasternak (1890-1960)about poetry, inspiration, the creative process, and the significance of artistic/literary creativity in his own life as well as in human life altogether are presented here in direct translation of his own words, and ar...

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Main Author: Pasternak, Boris (auth)
Other Authors: Livingstone, Angela (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Boston, MA Academic Studies Press 2008
Series:Studies in Russian and Slavic Literatures, Cultures, and History
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