Selected Poems by Marina Tsvetaeva, Elaine Feinstein

160 pages first pub 1941 (editions)

fiction poetry challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

An admired contemporary of Rilke, Akhmatova, and Mandelstam, Russian poet Marina Tsvetayeva bore witness to the turmoil and devastation of the Revolution, and chronicled her difficult life in exile, sustained by the inspiration and power of her mo...

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Moods

emotional 85%
reflective 71%
sad 57%
dark 42%
challenging 28%
inspiring 28%
hopeful 14%

Pace

fast 71%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | N/A: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

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Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

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