Vasilii Kirillovich Trediakovsky, one of the three leading Russian writers of the mid eighteenth century, was in many respects a product of the Petrine reforms: energetic, adventurous, socially mobile...
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In the essay below, Karlinsky analyzes Ezda v ostrov liubvi, discussing its flaws and infelicities of style as well as its importance to the development of the Russian novel.
It is seldom possible to ...
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In following essay, Bucsela describes Trediakovsky's syllabo-tonic system, comparing it to other poetic theories of the time. Although Bucsela emphasizes Trediakovsky's importance in the...
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In excerpt below, Silbajoris explains the syllabo-tonic system and its history, focusing on Trediakovsky's role in the system's development and his related theories.
In the second quarte...
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In following essay, Heim compares translations of the same works by Trediakovsky and Alexander Sumarakov, discussing how these translations played a role in the rivalry between the two theorists.
Thou...
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In following essay, Drage discusses the early history of Russian syllabo-tonic verse, including Trediakovsky's theories, and assesses Trediakovsky's indebtedness to his predecessors.
Unl...
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In the essay that follows, Rosenberg analyzes the conflict between Trediakovsky and Alexander Sumarokov in the context of the literary and academic culture of eighteenth-century Russia.
In the late 17...
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In following excerpt, Serman summarizes Trediakovsky's life, works, and importance in his time, placing particular emphasis on his novel translations and versification.
In 1730, in both capital...
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In excerpt below, Reyfman discusses the use of parody in the critical discourse between Trediakovsky, Lomonosov, and Sumerokov. She goes on to examine the role parody played in the creation of myths a...
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In the following essay, Terras offers a brief overview of Trediakovsky's life and works, focusing on his poetry.
Vasily Kirillovich Trediakovsky (1703-69), the son of a village priest, left his...
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Vasilii Kirillovich Trediakovsky
Critical Essay by Simon Karlinsky
