London Through Russian Eyes, 1896-1914 Hardcover Book

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE London Through Russian Eyes, 1896-1914 Translated anthology of London Letters written by Russian foreign correspondents which makes available for the first time in English the Russian perspective on early twentieth-century London life. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Translated anthology of London Letters written by Russian foreign correspondents which makes available for the first time in English the Russian perspective on early twentieth-century London life. This anthology provides a unique window onto Britains capital city as it existed more than a century ago in the minds of the Russian reading public. Russian foreign correspondents produced a substantial body of writing documenting London life in all its infinite variety, but their articles, published in Russian journals and newspapers, have not been accessible to English speakers until today. These articles, instrumental in forging Russian perceptions of London before the First World War, have now acquired a new interest as monuments of a vanished era and as records of the citys history in their own right. The selections in this anthology from Isaak Shklovsky, Korney Chukovsky, Samuil Marshak and Semyon Rapoport give just a taste of the riches that still lie hidden in the pages of old periodicals. The anthology is divided into four sections: Foreigners in London, focusing on the plight of immigrants in the city; London Labour and the London Poor, documenting the experiences of working-class Londoners; London at Home and at Leisure, depicting the domestic life and amusements of Londoners of all classes and ages; and London Streets and Public Life, covering elections, religious meetings, famous trials, jingoist celebrations and the funeral of Queen Victoria. The articles are accompanied by an in-depth introduction, illustrations and extensive annotations. This anthology will appeal to anyone interested in London history or in Anglo-Russian relations, as well as to scholars of Russian literature. Chukovsky and Marshak both became famous writers later in life, and many of Shklovskys sketches have a distinct literary as well as historical value. Table of Contents List of Illustrations Acknowledgements Note on the Text Note on Monetary Values List of Abbreviations Introduction I. Foreigners in London Korney Chukovsky, On Foreigners Korney Chukovsky, The British Museum Korney Chukovsky, [Anti-Alien Sentiment] Korney Chukovsky, The Union of Peoples Korney Chukovsky, Whitechapel Isaak Shklovsky, In the Russian Quarter II. London Labour and the London Poor Korney Chukovsky, Beggars in London Korney Chukovsky, Sandwich Men Korney Chukovsky, The College Anniversary Korney Chukovsky, The College Anniversary (Continued) Isaak Shklovsky, from Whitechapel Isaak Shklovsky, from The Working Quarter Isaak Shklovsky, from Richard Kelly III. London at Home and at Leisure Semyon Rapoport, Summary of English Workmen at Leisure: A Sketch of Working-class Amusements in London Semyon Rapoport, Summary of The Story of One Street: The Domestic Life of the Poorest Stratum of the London Population Isaak Shklovsky, from Frankie Isaak Shklovsky, from Father Christmas Isaak Shklovsky, from Mr Muir Samuil Marshak, At the Childrens Exhibition Samuil Marshak, Under the Railway Bridge IV. London Streets and Public Life Korney Chukovsky, The Dog Trial Korney Chukovsky, Barrack-room Philanthropy Korney Chukovsky, Spiritualism in England Korney Chukovsky, Public Meetings in Hyde Park Isaak Shklovsky, from Sects Isaak Shklovsky, from Imperialism Isaak Shklovsky, from An Election Isaak Shklovsky, from Queen Victoria Isaak Shklovsky, from The Beck Case Bibliography Index Details ISBN0900952024 Publisher London Record Society Series London Record Society Year 2022 Translator Maria Artamonova ISBN-10 0900952024 ISBN-13 9780900952029 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2022-11-01 UK Release Date 2022-11-01 Pages 380 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:161705826;

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