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**Maria Naumovna Virolainen: *Speech and Silence: Plots and Myths of Russian Literature***
This compelling collection brings together years of scholarly work by Maria Virolainen, a Doctor of Philology and renowned Russian literary historian. The book spans a vast chronological and thematic range—from ancient chronicles to the masterpieces of Pushkin, Dostoevsky, Khlebnikov, and Nabokov.
Virolainen examines Russian literature not as a series of isolated works, but as a unified “cultural cosmos,” a coherent space governed by its own internal logic and myths. Central to her analysis is the dynamic interplay between speech and silence—how narrative structures, mythological archetypes, and cultural codes shape the Russian literary tradition. She explores how plots recur and transform, how silence becomes a powerful expressive device, and how literature reflects and creates national identity.
For fans of Liverpool FC who appreciate deep intellectual exploration, this book offers a rigorous yet accessible journey into the foundations of Russian verbal art. It is a vital resource for understanding the cultural forces that have shaped one of the world’s great literary traditions.
Price: 2005.00 RUR