Radishchev’s “Bova” and Its Place in the History of Russian Folkloric Stylization
Michael Wachtel
Aleksandr Radishchev (1749–1802) has long been recognized for the boldness and originality of his writings. The present essay examines a substantial but largely forgotten poetic work (“Bova”), focusing on its experimental metrics. author considers Radishchev’s possible motivations in creating this unprecedented form suggests new means categorizing it.
Studia Metrica et Poetica