Question by ameena_54: Where can I find an English version of Pushkin's poem "The Black Shawl"? Answers and Views: Answer by gormenghast10014"On the shawl, the black shawl with distraction I gaze, And on my poor spirit keen agony preys. When easy … [Read more...] about An English version of Pushkin’s poem “The Black Shawl”?
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What is “I Am Not One of Those Who Left the Land” by Akhmatova about?
Question by K N J: What is "I Am Not One of Those Who Left the Land" by Anna Akhmatova about? Answers and Views: Answer by liuvurlife13I don't know. I have never heard of it. Read all the answers in the comments. What do you think? … [Read more...] about What is “I Am Not One of Those Who Left the Land” by Akhmatova about?
Where can I get an Andrei Tarkovsky Boxset?
Question by Scott E: Andrei Tarkovsky Boxset? I am looking at getting the Andrei Tarkovsky Box Set. He has been recommended to me by a friend who said I should like his films, being a Stanley Kubrick fan. I looked at getting Solaris, but it is like $ … [Read more...] about Where can I get an Andrei Tarkovsky Boxset?
Is the book War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy worth reading?
Question by Reid C: Is War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy worth reading? I am a 15 year old and I have recently just gotten into reading alot. I am interested in reading many of the books that Alexander Supertramp/Christopher Mccandless read. I want to … [Read more...] about Is the book War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy worth reading?
Where to find the Bolshoi Don Quixote ballet with Natalia Osipova?
Question by Cristy: Where can I find the Don Quixote ballet by the Bolshoi Ballet with Natalia Osipova as Kitri? (2006)? Answers and Views: Answer by ButterbingI do not believe it is for sale. There are selective clips on youtube, but the full … [Read more...] about Where to find the Bolshoi Don Quixote ballet with Natalia Osipova?
How did Nadezhda von Meck influence Pyotr Tchaikovsky?
Question by Hi: How did Nadezhda von Meck influence Tchaikovsky? How did Nadezhda von Meck influence Tchaikovsky? who loaned money to Tchaikovsky so he could focus on his compositions. Answers and Views: Answer by Focal leatNadezhda Von Meck funded … [Read more...] about How did Nadezhda von Meck influence Pyotr Tchaikovsky?
Is Tolstoy considered to be a Western writer?
Question by Dorian: Is Leo Tolstoy considered to be a Western writer? As in Western civilization, is Russia considered part of it? Answers and Views: Answer by UnkurgI would say no. Tolstoy takes great pains to delve deeply into the Russian psyche … [Read more...] about Is Tolstoy considered to be a Western writer?