Skaz: Masters Of Russian Storytelling (A Dual-Language Anthology)

Skaz—from the Russian skazat, "to tell"—is a unique narrative form with prominent oral, storytelling qualities. Standing in sharp contrast to well-known monumental works of Russian fiction, skaz nevertheless allows creative, insightful explorations of countless settings and topics ranging from irreverent to tragic, from quotidian to magical. This dual-language anthology, which includes stories by Babel, Chekhov, Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy, Zoschchenko, and many other skaz masters, incorporates the Russian text side-by-side with the English translation. Ideal for students of Russian and heritage speakers, this volume represents a snapshot of the evolution of skaz throughout the Tsarist and Soviet eras, and promises a captivating read to any admirer of Russian culture, literature, or history. Includes introduction, author biographical sketches, annotations, and discussion questions. 9780981269542 0981269540 418 BOOK Fiction NOT_MATURE http://books.google.com/books/content?id=gAj1BgAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&img=1&zoom=5&source=gbs_api en

• | Author: Danielle Jones
• | Publisher: Translit Publishing
• | Publication Date: Nov 11, 2014
• | Number of Pages: 416 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 0981269540
• | ISBN-13: 9780981269542