French and Russian in Imperial Russia
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Author | : Derek Offord |
Publisher | : Edinburgh University Press |
Total Pages | : 288 |
Release | : 2015-06-29 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780748695546 |
ISBN-13 | : 0748695540 |
Rating | : 4/5 (46 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis French and Russian in Imperial Russia by : Derek Offord
Book excerpt: This volume explores the impact of French on Russian language attitudes, especially among the literary community. It examines the ways in which perceptions of Russian francophonie helped to shape social, political and cultural identity as Russia began to seek space of its own in the European cultural landscape.