Selected Poems by Anna Akhmatova

Selected Poems

Anna Akhmatova with Richard McKane (Translator)

336 pages first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction poetry dark emotional slow-paced

Description

A selection by Russia's greatest modern poet (1889-1966).

Community Reviews Summary of 81 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
dark 58%
sad 50%
reflective 41%
challenging 25%
inspiring 25%
hopeful 16%
informative 16%
tense 16%
adventurous 8%
mysterious 8%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 30%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

N/A: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 75% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

4.29

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...