Bøger af Michael Wachtel

A poet, scholar, philosopher, religious thinker, translator, and teacher, Viacheslav Ivanov (1866-1949) was one of the most extraordinary figures of Russia's tumultuous twentieth century. This definitive biography of Ivanov tells the full story of his life and work amid the cataclysmic events of his time.

This work explores the art and development of Vyacheslav Ivanov (1866-1949), the poet and theorist who articulated a highly influential concept of Symbolism. The German writers Goethe and Novalis also played a central part in his vision, being precursors in the proto-Symbolist pantheon.