A Night in the Nabokov Hotel: 20 Contemporary Poets from Russia, translated and edited by Anatoly Kudryavitsky, is a vibrant anthology that offers a rare glimpse into the rich and diverse landscape of modern Russian poetry. Through Kudryavitsky’s careful and nuanced translations, readers are invited to experience the voices of twenty dynamic poets, each exploring themes of identity, history, and the complexities of contemporary life in Russia. The collection balances the deeply personal with the political, capturing the moods and tensions of a rapidly changing society. This anthology serves as an essential gateway for English-speaking audiences to connect with the vivid and often provocative artistry of Russia’s current poetic generation.
A Night in the Nabokov Hotel: 20 Contemporary Poets from Russia, translated and edited by Anatoly Kudryavitsky, is a vibrant anthology that offers a rare glimpse into the rich and diverse landscape of modern Russian poetry. Through Kudryavitsky’s careful and nuanced translations, readers are invited to experience the voices of twenty dynamic poets, each exploring themes of identity, history, and the complexities of contemporary life in Russia. The collection balances the deeply personal with the political, capturing the moods and tensions of a rapidly changing society. This anthology serves as an essential gateway for English-speaking audiences to connect with the vivid and often provocative artistry of Russia’s current poetic generation.
