This controversial and groundbreaking book revisits the origins of one of the most beloved works of East Slavic literature, the "Slovo o polku Igoreve" ("the Igor' Tale"). Keenan delves into the history of the publication of the Tale and produces a meticulous analysis of its language in order to demonstrate that the text is not an authentic twelfth-century document. Rather, Keenan argues that it is a product of the late eighteenth century, created by the Bohemian scholar Josef Dobrovsky'. Keenan's thought-provoking insights into the creation and publication of the Tale will spark scholarly debate for many years.
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This controversial and groundbreaking book revisits the origins of one of the most beloved works of East Slavic literature, the "Slovo o polku Igoreve" ("the Igor' Tale"). Keenan delves into the history of the publication of the Tale and produces a meticulous analysis of its language in order to demonstrate that the text is not an authentic twelfth-century document. Rather, Keenan argues that it is a product of the late eighteenth century, created by the Bohemian scholar Josef Dobrovsky'. Keenan's thought-provoking insights into the creation and publication of the Tale will spark scholarly debate for many years.
Imprint | Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute,U.S. |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | Harvard Series in Ukrainian Studies |
Release date | April 2004 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | March 2004 |
Authors | Edward L. Keenan |
Dimensions | 232 x 165 x 46mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 576 |
Edition | New |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-916458-96-6 |
Barcode | 9780916458966 |
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LSN | 0-916458-96-2 |