Selected Poems (Tsvetaeva, Marina)

Someone once said that the Russians take their poets so seriously that they shoot them. Marina T. hung herself and saved the Soviets a bullet, but she was a thorn in their side nonetheless. This is one of the great Russian poets of the 20th Century and the most tragic of a tragic bunch. These poems are powerful, heartfelt, stunning, and overwhelming. Read it! Highly Recommended

le livre est complétement tordu et corné, ile st très abimé

I do not read Russian so cannot comment on the accuracy of the translation. The poems look and sound rough, which reflects this author's tragic life. They were evocative of my visit to Moscow. This is a book that I shall keep and reread.

Tsvetaeva is a brilliant poet, and this translation does her justice. The poems retain their depth, complexity and emotion. Highly recommended.

If you like this book look for another seller. This is certainly not the new book I requested.