Description
1966 Second printing. Paperback cover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and bending. Book has some general bending to it. Spine has some reading creases and wear. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-loved copy of “Selected Poems” by Andrei Voznesensky, translated by Anselm Hollo, offers a window into the vibrant and defiant voice of one of the Soviet Union’s most celebrated poets. Published during the Khrushchev Thaw, a period of relative cultural liberalization, Voznesensky’s poetry challenged the rigid orthodoxies of the Soviet regime with its bold imagery, experimentation, and candid exploration of themes like love, individuality, and the human condition. This collection, which includes some of his most renowned works, resonated deeply with readers hungry for artistic expression beyond the constraints of socialist realism. Despite its modest wear, this second printing from 1966 remains a treasured artifact of a pivotal era in Russian literature, when poets like Voznesensky dared to push the boundaries of what was permissible, paving the way for greater creative freedom in the decades to come.
