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K.F. Ryleev: A Political Biography of the Decembrist Poet
This book focuses particular attention on the six-month interrogation of the doomed poet, and it provides a critical evaluation of Soviet interpretations and an assessment of Ryleev's historical significance.
Originally published in 1984.
The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These paperback editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
Originally published in 1984.
The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These paperback editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
- GenresBiography
382 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1984
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January 23, 2025
Ryleev was a warrior-poet and a soul of noble greatness that seems that have gone extinct.
I first heard of Ryleev in Dostoevsky’s “The Possessed” and was interested in learning more about him. I had heard of the Decemberist revolt, but wanted to learn more. It led me to this political biography which was difficult to find for a cheap price. It was extremely interesting and gave a good background on Ryleev and the Northern Society and talked about his political and literary works, impact, and legacy as well as the events of 14 of December itself and after. The work is a bit dry, but the topic is still fascinating and O’Meara did a good job in writing this.
He is not a such well known figure in the west but I hope that his contribution and works will not be forgotten. The ending made me emotional. I wish he would have been more steadfast in his convictions in prison and did not resort to pleading the Tsar for mercy, but it is understandable. Regardless, he looked at the noose and smiled. He was a romantic fatalist, what isn’t there to love? He gave his life so that the future of Russia may live in freedom, but I wonder if Ryleev would have approved of the October Revolution, the USSR, and what Russia is today.
I first heard of Ryleev in Dostoevsky’s “The Possessed” and was interested in learning more about him. I had heard of the Decemberist revolt, but wanted to learn more. It led me to this political biography which was difficult to find for a cheap price. It was extremely interesting and gave a good background on Ryleev and the Northern Society and talked about his political and literary works, impact, and legacy as well as the events of 14 of December itself and after. The work is a bit dry, but the topic is still fascinating and O’Meara did a good job in writing this.
He is not a such well known figure in the west but I hope that his contribution and works will not be forgotten. The ending made me emotional. I wish he would have been more steadfast in his convictions in prison and did not resort to pleading the Tsar for mercy, but it is understandable. Regardless, he looked at the noose and smiled. He was a romantic fatalist, what isn’t there to love? He gave his life so that the future of Russia may live in freedom, but I wonder if Ryleev would have approved of the October Revolution, the USSR, and what Russia is today.
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