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Nonfiction. In August 1989, a new, independent organization of young Soviet writers hosted the first international conference for avantgarde writers to be held in the USSR since the Russian Revolution. 'Summer SchoolLanguage, Poetry, Consciousness' was a grassroots attempt to harvest the fruits of glasnost, bringing together poets and scholars from Siberia to San Diego. Attending were four American writers, Michael Davidson, Lyn Hejinian, Ron Silliman, and Barrett Watten. Leningrad is their collaborative account of this extraordinary trip. A collection of poetic essays, it is a commentary on the intellectual revelations that result when postglasnot Soviet and American intellectuals meet face to face. Some misunderstandings that arise are funny: one Russian asks the Americans if the Manson family is a TV show; some are surprising: when asked if she would like feminist literature from the states, a Russian woman requests the complete poems of Jim Morrison. While each group found inspiration in the other's avantgarde tradition, they had different definitions of what avantgarde was. American writers were testing their ideals of Western Marxism; the Marxists they had admired idealized American bourgeois democracy. Intellectually challenging, this collection is an unusual twist on the meeting of minds from across oceans.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Leningrad/American Writers in the Soviet Union'? A: The main theme of the book revolves around the intellectual exchange between Soviet and American writers during a historic conference in the USSR, exploring the cultural and artistic dialogues that emerged from their interaction.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Michael Davidson, Lyn Hejinian, Ron Silliman, and Barrett Watten, who were American writers attending the conference.
- Q: What type of book is 'Leningrad/American Writers in the Soviet Union'? A: This book is classified as nonfiction and consists of a collection of poetic essays reflecting on the experiences and discussions that took place during the writers' conference.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 160 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: When was 'Leningrad/American Writers in the Soviet Union' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1991.
- Q: What kind of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What are some notable features of the book? A: Notable features include its insightful commentary on cultural misunderstandings and the exploration of avant-garde literature from both American and Russian perspectives.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of this book? A: The book's edition is not stated.
- Q: What kind of audience would benefit from reading this book? A: Readers interested in literary criticism, cultural studies, and the historical context of Soviet and American literary interactions will find this book particularly valuable.