Hostage to eternity: the case of Mandelstam - Benedict Sarnov

Benedict Sarnov's audiobook "Hostage to Eternity: The Case of Mandelstam" is a profound study of the life and work of Osip Mandelstam, one of the most significant poets of Russian modernism. Sarnov conducts a detailed analysis of both Mandelstam's personal fate and his literary legacy.

Mandelstam, known for his poetic works, became a symbol of the struggle for free speech amid political repression. The audiobook covers key moments in his life, including the difficulties he faced and the impact his work had on literature and society.

Sarnov explores Mandelstam's poetry in the context of his time, considering both the internal and external factors that influenced his work. The book also addresses issues of political pressure, creativity and the poet's personal tragedy.

This audiobook will be interesting to those who want to understand more deeply the significance of Mandelstam's work, his influence on literature and his tragic fate in the context of the Soviet era.

- By Benedict Sarnow

- Genre: Biography/Literary criticism

- Format: Audiobook

- Duration: Unknown

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