Babel in russian and other literatures and topographies: the tower, the state, and the chaos of language
Auteur :
Meisel, Martin
Éditeur :
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN :
9781498588379
Date de publication :
15 août 2019
Dimensions :
22,7 x 16,1 x 1,7 cm
Poids :
445 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
This study analyzes the biblical Tower of Babel story, a cautionary tale that accounts for the diversity of languages and peoples, in Russian literature and other topographies. The author pursues its linking of language, architecture, and society as well as its relevance in art and literature over centuries.