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Anna Karenina: The Maude Translation: Backgrounds and Sources Criticism (A Norton Critical Edition),Used
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This Second Norton Critical Edition of Leo Tolstoys epic novel is again based on the Louise and Aylmer Maude translation (originally published in 1918; revised with notes in 1939), which has never been surpassed. This volume reprints the 1939 edition, which the editor has revised, making twentyone textual changes and revising or adding fortynine footnotes. 'Backgrounds and Sources' includes central passages from the letters of Tolstoy and his correspondents, S. A. Tolstoys diaries, and contemporary accounts translated by George Gibian exclusively for this Norton Critical Edition. Together these materials document Tolstoys writing process and chronicle Anna Kareninas reception upon publication during the period 187577.'Criticism' unites Russian and Western interpretations to present the best canonical scholarship on Anna Karenina written between 1877 and 1994. A wide range of perspectives is provided by Fyodor M. Dostoevsky, Nikolai N. Strakhov, Matthew Arnold, M. S. Gromeka, D. S. Merezhkovsky, Boris Eikhenbaum, Henry Gifford and Raymond Williams, George Steiner, Lydia Ginzburg, Eduard Babaev, Gary Saul Morson, Caryl Emerson, Donna Tussing Orwin, and George Gibian.A Chronology of Tolstoys life and an updated Selected Bibliography are also included.
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- Q: What is the primary translation of Anna Karenina in this edition? A: This edition of Anna Karenina is based on the Louise and Aylmer Maude translation, which was originally published in 1918 and revised with notes in 1939.
- Q: How many pages does this Norton Critical Edition have? A: This edition contains a total of 880 pages.
- Q: What are the key features of this Norton Critical Edition? A: This edition includes textual changes, revised footnotes, a chronology of Tolstoy’s life, and an updated selected bibliography, alongside critical essays and primary sources.
- Q: When was this edition of Anna Karenina published? A: This edition was published on July 17, 1995.
- Q: Who are some of the critics featured in the 'Criticism' section? A: The 'Criticism' section features interpretations from prominent figures such as Fyodor M. Dostoevsky, Matthew Arnold, and George Steiner, among others.
- Q: Is this edition suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this Norton Critical Edition is well-suited for academic study, providing extensive critical analysis and historical context.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Does this edition include any historical context or background information? A: Yes, it includes a section titled 'Backgrounds and Sources' which provides context through letters, diaries, and contemporary accounts related to Tolstoy.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, this product is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What type of reader would benefit from this edition of Anna Karenina? A: This edition is ideal for students, scholars, and general readers interested in a comprehensive understanding of Tolstoy's work and its critical reception.