The first Russian novel

[j.m.andrew at LANG.KEELE.AC.UK]

Dear Natasha

You could look at Maarten Franje, 'The Epistolary Novel in Russia',
Vorträge und Abhanlungen zur Slavistik, Band 41.  Verlag Otto Sagner,
Munich, 2001. This deals with the rise of the novel in C18 Russia.

Best

Joe



> Dear All,
>
> Could anyone tell me anything about the first Russian novel ever
> written - and indeed where to find an existing copy of it...? I
> suspect there are several contenders for such an accolade but any
> nudges in the right direction would be most appreciated.
>
> I'm looking into the early development of the novel in Russia, up to
> the 1830s. I'd love to go digging in an archive somewhere or speak to
> someone who might know also...
>
> Thanks in advance for any help,
>
> Natasha Randall
> Translator
>
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