Diary. 1887–1910. In 3 volumes
399.99 €
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Diary. 1887–1910. In 3 volumes
399.99 €
For the first time, a complete translation of Jules Renard's (1864–1910) Journal, his major work, written between 1887 and 1910 and published posthumously between 1925 and 1927, is published in Russian. Inspired by the Goncourt brothers' Journal, Renard created a unique work at the intersection of genres: it is simultaneously a chronicle of the literary and cultural life of the era, a collection of aphorisms and sketches, and a subtle personal confession. Highly praised by contemporaries, including Marcel Proust, André Gide, and Colette, Journal became a landmark in European literature.
On its pages, major events of the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, such as the Dreyfus affair and the development of theatrical and cultural institutions, coexist with the author's everyday observations and personal experiences, creating a vibrant and multilayered portrayal of the era.
The "Supplements" section includes two plays by Renard—"The Charm of Parting" and "Family Affairs"—which reveal him as a subtle psychologist and master of theatrical expression. The "Appendices" feature an article by A. N. Taganov on the writer's place in the culture of the Belle Époque, as well as detailed commentary by translators clarifying the context and realities of the text. The publication is supplemented by an illustrated album with portraits of Renard's contemporaries and visual materials from the era.
The book is intended for a wide range of readers.
On its pages, major events of the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, such as the Dreyfus affair and the development of theatrical and cultural institutions, coexist with the author's everyday observations and personal experiences, creating a vibrant and multilayered portrayal of the era.
The "Supplements" section includes two plays by Renard—"The Charm of Parting" and "Family Affairs"—which reveal him as a subtle psychologist and master of theatrical expression. The "Appendices" feature an article by A. N. Taganov on the writer's place in the culture of the Belle Époque, as well as detailed commentary by translators clarifying the context and realities of the text. The publication is supplemented by an illustrated album with portraits of Renard's contemporaries and visual materials from the era.
The book is intended for a wide range of readers.
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