Natasha's Dance: A Cultural History of Russia
Orlando Figes$32.29
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Beginning in the eighteenth century with the building of St. Petersburg and culminating with the Soviet regime, Figes examines how writers, artists, and musicians grappled with the idea of Russia itself--its character, spiritual essence, and destiny. Skillfully interweaving the great works--by Dostoevsky, Stravinsky, and Chagall--with folk embroidery, peasant songs, religious icons, and all the customs of daily life, Figes reveals the spirit of Russianness as rich and uplifting, complex and contradictory--and more lasting than any Russian ruler or state.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Picador USA
Published: 10/17/2003
ISBN: 9780312421953
Pages: 768
Weight: 1.70lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.10w x 1.50d
Review Citations: New York Times 11/23/2003 pg. 28