Poems with Illustrations and Comments

Fyodor Ivanovich Tyutchev — a diplomat and one of the most paradoxical poets of the 19th century, whose laconic lyrics combine a cosmic sense of the world, historical depth, and extreme sincerity of love confession. Not as 'loud' as Pushkin or Lermontov, Tyutchev remains a poet to whom one returns throughout life.
The edition includes about two hundred selected poems — from the most famous to the rarely published. The book covers key themes of Tyutchev's poetry: nature and cosmos, the fate of Russia, religious and philosophical reflections, the drama of love and loneliness.
The feature of the book is specially prepared comments based on the academic collection of works, the poet's correspondence, and testimonies of contemporaries. This is arguably the first mass publication of the great poet's verses that fully immerses the reader in the historical context: the reader receives necessary information about dating, addressees, historical realities, hidden quotes, and allusions.
What makes the book even more interesting is the rich illustrative array — paintings, engravings, portraits, and photographs. This is a 'living' edition for those discovering Tyutchev for the first time, and for those who are ready to hear him anew.