Russian Literature in Translation (20C): Reference

Front matter includes lists of writers and their works, all works in the volume, chronological list of writers, general reading list, chronology of Russian literature, and a glossary. This is followed by introductory essays on important periods and concepts in Russian literature. The bulk of the work consists of author entries. Entries begin with a brief biography followed by an extensive list of primary works arranged by type. Important critical studies are also given. The main body of entries discusses the author's work in the context of Russian literature. Major works are also summarized. A titles index appears at the end of the volume. View excerpts on Google Books.

Arranged alphabetically, the work covers authors, literary movements and periods, genres, subjects, publication titles, and more. Front matter includes an extensive list of Russian language journals and almanacs referred to in the text. Entries vary in length from short paragraph to several pages. In addition to basic biographical and literary data, entries for authors provide a list of the author's works, including major collected works, translations, as well as secondary literature and specialized bibliographies.