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Record Nr.

UNINA9910823121803321

Autore

Martiniuk Jill <1981->

Titolo

Wandering in circles : Venichka's journey of redemption in Moskva-Petushki / / Jill Martiniuk

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Boston : , : Academic Studies Press, , [2021]

©2021

ISBN

1-64469-731-9

1-64469-730-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (182 pages)

Disciplina

891.7344

Soggetti

Redemption in literature

Literary criticism

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Introduction -- 1. Moskva-Petushki in the Context of Soviet Travel Initiatives -- 2. From Moscow to Petushki: Redemption and Social Enlightenment in Venichka’s Journey -- 3. Rebel Angels: Seeking the Satanic in Moskva-Petushki -- 4. Venichka and La Diritta Via: Exploring the Dantean Path to Redemption in Moskva-Petushki -- 5. Feminine Spaces: Women as Destinations in Moskva-Petushki -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- Index

Sommario/riassunto

Wandering in Circles examinesthe definition of redemption in Venedikt Erofeev's Moskva-Petushki. By placing Erofeev's poema in conversation withother travel narratives from Russia and the West, the book explores the meaningof redemption across societies and cultures.