Viacheslav Ivanov (1866–1949), the central intellectual force in Russian modernism, achieved through his work an original synthesis of Christianity, Platonism, and the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche. His powerful intellect exerted an immeasurable influence in modernist Russia and the early Soviet Union, and after emigrating to Italy in 1924 he played an important role in intellectual debates in Western Europe between the wars. In recent years, Ivanov's manifold contributions have been recognized in all major aspects of Russian culture, including poetry, literary theory, philosophy, and theology. In The Russian Prospero, Robert Bird uncovers the foundations of Ivanov's poetic and theoretical universe, traces its evolution, and explores its connections to cultural and intellectual currents in international modernism. Blending a close reading of Ivanov's work with a thoughtful analysis of his place within twentieth-century thought, Bird finds that Ivanov's ecstatic creative psychology leads directly to a consideration of history as a continuum of human interpretive activity, and to a conception of art as a historical force. He emphasizes and dramatizes Ivanov's quest to harness the power of art and apply it to concrete life-situations. It is the dilemma of Prospero, who must liberate his attendant spirit Ariel in order to restore full sovereignty over his own creative self and to regain ethical agency. The productive tension that resulted from Ivanov's struggle was a remarkable force in Russian modernism and remains a powerful spur for our own reflections on modernity. Outstanding Academic Title, Choice Magazine “[Bird’s] clear explanations of Ivanov’s ideas and his informed, insightful, astute readings of the poetic works make this book required reading for anyone interested in modern poetry, intellectual history, cultural studies, and philosophy of early 20th century Russian and European thought. . . . Essential.”—Choice “[Bird] makes a welcome contribution to our understanding of Russian modernism in its broader European context . . . . In this undertaking he has not only succeeded admirably, but will undoubtedly inspire others to follow him.”—Pamela Davidson, The Russian Review “The most comprehensive overall treatment of Ivanov’s work to date.”—David N. Wells, The Slavic and East European Journal

The Russian Prospero: The Creative Universe of Viacheslav Ivanov

Biographies & Memoirs

Bird, Robert

Arts & Literature

University of Wisconsin Press

This exciting text assists aspiring business managers in recognizing the legal issues relevant to maintaining and doing business in an e-commerce world. It covers relevant legal issues, applicable court decisions, federal and state statutes, administrative rulings, legal literature, and ethical considerations relating to Internet law.

CyberLaw: Text and Cases

Ferrera, Gerald R.

Reder, Margo E.K.

Lichtenstein, Stephen D.

Schiano, William T.

Business & Money

South-Western College/West.

The third edition of CYBERLAW: TEXT &amp; CASES guides readers through the complete business lifecycle--from idea to operation to dissolution--while examining the legal, managerial, and ethical issues affecting technology at each stage. Excerpted cases thoroughly explain the law in every chapter, while a running case about Google helps readers understand the real-world legal implications of operating a technology company today.

Darrow, Jonathan J.

Translators Jakim and Bird (the latter of Dickinson College) introduce Western readers to the writings of the founders of the first Russian religious-philosophical movement in the mid-1800s: Khomiakov, a poet of the Pushkin school, and literary critic Kireevsky. Core concepts are sobornost (ecumenicity) and integral knowledge. Includes the French writings of Khomiakov defending the Orthodox Church against Romanism and Protestantism, and 20th century responses to him by Florensky and Berdiav. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

On Spiritual Unity: A Slavophile Reader (Library of Russian Philosophy.)

Jakim, Boris

Khomiakov, Alexei S.

Kireevskii, Ivan Vasilevich

Religion & Spirituality

Lindisfarne Pr

Jesus: The Carpenter of Nazareth

Nabu Press

Jesus, the Carpenter of Nazareth

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Law Lyrics

A Child's Religion

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Law Lyrics [By R. Bird]

Smith, Charlotte Turner

History

Palala Press

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