Vladimir Odoevsky and Romantic Poetics

Vladimir Odoevsky emerges as a pivotal figure in 19th-century Russian literature, often compared to Pushkin and Gogol. Renowned for his diverse roles as a thinker, pedagogue, and musicologist, he is gaining recognition for his contributions to Romantic and Gothic fiction. The author, an expert on Odoevsky, explores his significant impact on Russian prose, highlighting his innovative take on Romanticism, Gothic novellas, and early science fiction, along with the evolution of his critical reception over time.