Vladimir Vladimirovič Majakovskij Livres

Though Mayakovsky is predominently regarded in the West as a tortured love poet; he was one of the 20th centuries' most important political poets, too. Thisis a bi-lingual Russian/English edition of Mayakovsky's most significant poem.

Vladimir Mayakovsky's dynamic persona as a poet encompasses roles such as a revolutionary and a martyr, reflecting the tumultuous spirit of Russia's Silver Age. This bilingual edition offers extensive access to his most renowned poems, allowing readers to engage deeply with his innovative style and powerful themes. Ideal for both new readers and seasoned fans, it highlights the multifaceted nature of Mayakovsky's work, showcasing his impact on literature and culture.

The book delves into the life and works of a remarkable poet, exploring their unique voice, themes, and the impact of their poetry on both literature and society. It examines the poet's personal experiences, influences, and the historical context that shaped their writing. Through a blend of analysis and appreciation, readers gain insight into the artistic process and the profound emotions conveyed in the poet's verses. This exploration invites readers to reflect on the power of poetry and its ability to resonate across time and cultures.

Vladimir Mayakovsky was one of the towering literary figures of pre- and post revolutionary Russia, speaking as much to the working man as to other poets. Part love poem, part political diatribe and the most autobiographical of Mayakovsky's works, this title confirms Mayakovsky as one of the towering figures of Russian literature.

From the time his first, futurist poems were published in 1912 until his suicide at the age of thirty-six, Vladimir Mayakovsky made theatrical appearances in his written work and perfected an iconoclastic voice James Schuyler called "the intimate yell." As the poet laureate of the Russian Revolution, Mayakovsky led a generation that staked everything on the notion that an artist could fuse a public and a private self. But by the time of Stalin's terror, the contradictions of the revolution caught up with him, and he ended in despair.A major influence on American poets of the twentieth century, Mayakovsky's work remains fascinating and urgent. Very few English translations have come close to capturing his lyric intensity, and a comprehensive volume of his writings has not been published in the past thirty years. In Night Wraps the Sky, the acclaimed filmmaker Michael Almereyda (Hamlet, William Eggleston in the Real World) presents Mayakovsky's key poems--translated by a new generation of Russian-American poets--alongside memoirs, artistic appreciations, and eyewitness accounts, written and pictorial, to create a full-length portrait of the man and the mythic era he came to embody.

Splendid translations of the poems, with the Russian on a facing page, and a fresh, colloquial version of Mayakovsky's dramatic masterpiece, The Bedbug.

One of Russia's greatest poets, Vladimir Mayakovsky (1893–1930) was a Futurist, early Bolshevik, and champion of the avant-garde. Despite his revolutionary youth, he became increasingly disillusioned with Soviet society, and three of his plays—all banned until after Stalin's death—reflect his changing assessments of the Revolution. Plays includes Mystery Bouffe, a mock medieval mystery written in 1918 to celebrate the first anniversary of the Revolution; The Bathhouse, a sharp attack on Soviet bureaucracy subtitled "a drama of circus and fireworks"; and The Bedbug, in which a worker with bourgeois pretensions is frozen and resurrected fifty years later, when the world has become a material paradise. The collection also includes Mayakovsky's more personal first play, Vladimir A Tragedy.

The poem expresses a deep longing for understanding, reflecting the author's earnest desire for connection and clarity. It is portrayed as a significant and serious work, highlighting the emotional weight and personal significance behind the words. The intensity of the author's feelings suggests a profound exploration of themes related to identity and the human experience.