Russian Postmodernism New Perspectives on Post-Soviet Culture [Paperback]

Recent decades have been decisive for Russia not only politically but culturally as well. The end of the Cold War has enabled Russia to take part in the global rise and crystallization of postmodernism. This volume investigates the manifestations of this crucial trend in Russian fiction, poetry, art, and spirituality, demonstrating how Russian postmodernism is its own unique entity. It offers a point of departure and valuable guide to an area of contemporary literary-cultural studies insufficiently represented in English-language scholarship. This second edition includes additional essays on the topic and a new introduction examining the most recent developments.

Slobodanka Millicent Vladiv-Gloveris Adjunct Associate Professor in the School of Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics at Monash University. She is Chief Editor ofThe Dostoevsky Journal: An Independent ReviewandTranscultural Studies: A Series in Interdisciplinary Research.

NEW & REVISED PAPERBACK EDITION

Authors of this volume are well-known specialists in Russian literature and culture& This collection of essays has considerable cultural and documentary value (a second edition proves this) and may inspire everyone with interesting cultural paradigms and thoughtful observations& [It] raises many crucial issues and opens up new perspectives on research in the mentioned fields.? Slavic and East European Journal

Subtle readings and carefully argued interpretations. The articles and manifestoes, supplemented by a valuable 'Who's Who,' answer a great many of the questions associated with postmodernism in general, and the Russian variety in particular. ? Slavic Review

The most up-to-date reference book on Russian postmodernist culture. An important contribution to the growing area of Russian cultural studies. ? New Zealand SlcÏ