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ⓘ About Boris Pasternak
About Boris Pasternak Boris Leonidovich Pasternak was widely-regarded as a multifaceted Russian artist known for his work as a poet, novelist, composer, and literary translator. His journey into the literary world began with his first poetry book, ‘My Sister, Life,’ written in 1917 and published in Berlin in 1922. This collection quickly became a significant piece in Russian literature, showcasing his talent for crafting vivid imagery and profound themes. Pasternak also contributed extensively to Russian theater through his acclaimed translations of works by Goethe, Calderón de la Barca, Schiller, and Shakespeare, which remain popular with audiences.
All Book Series by Boris Pasternak
Letters: Summer 1926
Book 2 of 10 · published 1926 Co-authored · Rainer Maria Rilke,Marina Tsvetaeva
Selected Writings and Letters
Latest in the series · book 10 of 10 · published 1990
Poems of Boris Pasternak
Book 3 of 9 · published 1958 Co-authored · Lydia Pasternak
Pasternak On Art And Creativity
Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 1985
Writers At Work: The Paris Review Interviews
Single-title series · published 1957
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Boris Pasternak?
About Boris Pasternak Boris Leonidovich Pasternak was widely-regarded as a multifaceted Russian artist known for his work as a poet, novelist, composer, and literary translator. His journey into the literary world began with his first poetry book, 'My Sister, Life,' written in 1917 and published in Berlin in 1922. This collection quickly became a significant piece in Russian literature, showcasing his talent for crafting vivid imagery and profound themes.
Which Boris Pasternak series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Books of Prose series, the earliest of Boris Pasternak's multi-book series: it opens with Goeth's Faust (1832) and runs to 10 books across 1832–1990, ending with Selected Writings and Letters (1990).
How many books has Boris Pasternak written?
Boris Pasternak has 20 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1832 and 1990. 10 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Books of Prose series with 10 books — and 10 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Boris Pasternak's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Boris Pasternak's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Books of Prose (1832–1990, 10 books).
How are Boris Pasternak's books organised into series?
This guide splits Boris Pasternak's 20 books into 1 named series and 10 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Books of Prose (10 books, 1832–1990).