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I took upon myself the liberty of introducing you to a few new friends
from the Russian poetic family. Below is a modest selection of poems
from my book shelf and my memory. These works either have not been
translated into English or are not widely available in the United
States.
Translating poetry is a challenging task even for
someone who is fully bilingual. Not only is it important to communicate
what the author was trying to say (and do so more or less accurately),
it is also vital to preserve the style and rhythm of each work. I hope I
was able to get the poems in this book over the language barrier
successfully enough for you to enjoy them and to appreciate the artistry
of their original creators.
The poems are not arranged in any
particular order. My main goal was to capture a variety of styles and
moods, thus providing my readers with a “teaser” to spark their interest
and encourage them to explore more of Russian literature and poetry on
their own.
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