Vladimir Bondarenko. Brodsky

The life and work of the outstanding poet and Nobel laureate Joseph Brodsky arouse great interest not only in Russia but also abroad. New books dedicated to him are published annually, ranging from fundamental scholarly studies to lightweight and not particularly reliable memoirs. Against this backdrop, renowned critic and literary historian Vladimir Bondarenko has managed to write an unexpected and controversial biography of Brodsky, highlighting aspects that many overlook or refuse to acknowledge. In this book, the poet, often portrayed as a cosmopolitan and detached aesthete, emerges as an heir not only to great Russian culture but also to Soviet civilization, as a man inextricably linked to Russia and its people.