My Sister--Life

Boris Pasternak's My Sister -- Life captures the essence of personal journeys and loves against the backdrop of the 1917 October Revolution. This collection stands alongside major works of Russian poetry while remaining accessible to readers. Pasternak's intricate style, marked by a keen focus on structure and sound, presents a challenge for translators. Mark Rudman's rendition highlights the dynamic and surreal nature of Pasternak's observations, revealing profound connections between seemingly disparate elements in a constantly changing world.