Selected Poems by Marina Tsvetaeva, Elaine Feinstein

160 pages first pub 1941 (editions)

fiction poetry challenging reflective slow-paced
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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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Community Reviews Summary of 251 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
reflective 72%
dark 45%
sad 45%
challenging 36%
inspiring 18%
hopeful 9%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 27%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | N/A: 33%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | N/A: 33%

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