This book explores a new approach to the study of writing, through the concept of the 'graphosphere'. It presents a comprehensive interpretative guide to forms of writing in Russia across four centuries, and a test case for comparative study of graphospheres elsewhere.
Simon Franklin Boeken
Simon Franklin is hoogleraar Slavische studies aan de Universiteit van Cambridge, VK, en fellow van Clare College. Zijn werk duikt diep in de Russische geschiedenis en cultuur, en verkent de rijke complexiteiten ervan. Franklins academische bijdragen worden erkend voor zijn uitzonderlijke prestaties op dit gebied.
The Master and Margarita
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'Manuscripts don't burn' This ribald, carnivalesque satire - featuring the Devil, true love and a gun-toting cat - was written in the darkest days of the Soviet Union and became an underground sensation. A new series of twenty distinctive, unforgettable Penguin Classics in a beautiful new design and pocket-sized format, with coloured jackets echoing Penguin's original covers.
The Emergence of Rus 750-1200
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Focusing on the development of a political, economic, and social nexus among the diverse inhabitants between the Carpathians and Urals, this volume reveals the historical roots of modern Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. The authors delve into life in Rus, highlighting the rise of Kiev as a political center, the advent of Christianity, and regional prosperity amidst shifting power dynamics. Despite its fractured and tumultuous nature, the narrative showcases a story of growth and achievement, offering a comprehensive synthesis of post-Soviet historiography.