Medieval Russian Culture, Volume II

A collection of essays that challenge traditional views of medieval Russia and offer new approaches to textual interpretation, theory, and nonverbal texts. Contributors are international specialists from various disciplines, investigating history, cultural anthropology, art history, and ritual. It is a worthy companion to the first volume of Medieval Russian Culture, published in 1984.

Format: Hardback
Length: 274 pages
Publication date: 13 May 2022
Publisher: University of California Press

A captivating and thought-provoking anthology, these essays challenge prevailing notions about the culture and history of medieval Russia and present novel approaches to issues of textual interpretation, the theory of the medieval text, and the analysis of alternative, nonverbal texts. The contributors, esteemed international specialists from diverse disciplines, delve into a wide range of topics spanning history, cultural anthropology, art history, and ritual. Their collective efforts have resulted in a valuable companion to the inaugural volume of Medieval Russian Culture, published in 1984.

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Weight: 544g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780520359208