The Superstitious Muse : Thinking Russian Literature Mythopoetically

For several decades David Bethea has written authoritatively on the "mythopoetic thinking" that lies at the heart of classical Russian literature, especially Russian poetry. His theoretically informed essays and books have made a point of turning back to issues of intentionality and biogra...

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Main Author: Bethea, David (auth)
Format: Book Chapter
Published: Boston, MA Academic Studies Press 20091101
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