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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
Genre: Poetry / Soviet Literature / Political Poetry / Anthology

Review:
Lenin in Soviet Poetry is a poetical chronicle dedicated to the life and work of Vladimir Lenin, the leader of the October Revolution. This anthology features verses from over 60 Soviet poets of different generations and nationalities, spanning from the earliest days of the Great October Revolution to the current decade. Poets include Vladimir Mayakovsky, Boris Pasternak, Sergei Yesenin, Yevgeni Yevtushenko, Andrei Voznesensky, Rasul Gamzatov, and many others. The collection presents an unbroken narrative depicting Lenin as thinker, revolutionary, fighter, statesman, and leader. Accompanied by documentary photographs that help visualize the historic events. Essential reading for those interested in Soviet poetry, political poetry, and Lenin's legacy.