Philip Roth in Russia: Translations and Reception
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- УДК / UDK: 82-1/-9
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The survey follows the history of translations, publications and critical reception of Philip Roth’s works in the USSR and Russia since the 1960s until nowadays taking into account the changing historical situation and ideological guidelines in the late 20th and the early 21st century. The paper also considers the reasons that prevented timely introduction of Roth and his works to Russian readers.
- Keywords: Philip Roth, USSR, Russia, novels, translations, reception
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