Viacheslav Ivanov: A Symbolist Life

by Michael Wachtel

A poet, scholar, philosopher, religious thinker, translator, and teacher, Viacheslav Ivanov (1866-1949) was one of the most extraordinary figures of Russia's tumultuous twentieth century. As a young scholar, he worked with European luminaries, studying ancient history with Theodor Mommsen and Sanskrit with Ferdinand de Saussure. Upon returning to Russia in 1905, Ivanov emerged as a major poet and theorist of Russian Symbolism. The Wednesday gatherings...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231218370
• ISBN13: 9780231218375
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 696 Pages