Sophia Parnok
Diana Lewis Burgin
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Sophia Parnok
Published
1994
Publisher
New York University Press
Pages
355
ISBN-10
0814711901
Description
Author of five volumes of poetry and lover of Marina Tsvetaeva, Sophia Parnok was the only openly lesbian voice in Russian poetry during the Silver Age of Russian letters. Parnok, however, was not a political activist, and she had no engagement with the feminism fashionable in young Russian intellectual circles. Yet, from a young age, she deplored all forms of male posturing and condescension and felt alienated from what she called "patriarchal virtues." Parnok's approach to her sexuality was equally forthright. Accepting lesbianism as her natural disposition, Parnok acknowledged her relationships with women, both sexual and nonsexual, to be the center of her creative existence. Diana Burgin's extensively researched life of Parnok is deliberately woven around the poet's own account, visible in her writings. Parnok's poems, translated here for the first time in English, added to a wealth of biographical material, make this book a fascinating and lyrical account of an important Russian poet.
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How many pages are in Sophia Parnok?
This edition of Sophia Parnok has approximately 355 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Sophia Parnok?
For most readers, Sophia Parnok typically takes between 7h 24m and 4h 56m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 88,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 55m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 88,750 words
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What is the word count of Sophia Parnok?
The estimated word count for Sophia Parnok is approximately 88,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Sophia Parnok?
Sophia Parnok was written by Diana Lewis Burgin.
When was Sophia Parnok published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1994. The original work may have been published on a different date.