Advanced
Error loading page.
Try refreshing the page. If that doesn't work, there may be a network issue, and you can use our self test page to see what's preventing the page from loading.
Learn more about possible network issues or contact support for more help.
Title details for The Song of Igor's Campaign by Vladimir Nabokov - Available

The Song of Igor's Campaign

by Vladimir Nabokov
ebook
1 of 1 copy available
Borrow Read a sample Read a sample
1 of 1 copy available
The author of Lolita translates the celebrated, medieval epic Russian poem about a doomed campaign led by Prince Igor Sviatoslavich the Brave.
A chivalric expedition is undertaken in the late twelfth century by a minor prince in the land of Rus' to defeat, against overwhelming odds, a powerful alliance in a neighboring territory. The anonymous poet who chronicled this adventure packed unprecedented metaphorical agility, keenness of observation, and fascinating imagery into the lean and powerful tale of the doomed campaign.
Discovered in the late eighteenth century and only narrowly distributed, the original manuscript was destroyed in a fire, leading to endless debate about the provenance and authenticity of the extant versions. It also served as the basis of Borodin's opera Prince Igor. Translated by Vladimir Nabokov, the verses that constitute "The Song of Igor's Campaign" are presented in their original rhyme and meter, and Nabokov's extensive annotations provide illuminations on all the aspects of the text.

  • Creators

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    September 1, 2022

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781468302103
      • File size: 601 KB

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9781468302103
      • File size: 1159 KB

  • Languages

    • English

Formats

  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Loading