By Fables Alone

This collection features pivotal essays by Professor Andrei Zorin, showcasing themes in Russian literature during critical historical periods. Notable pieces include "The People's War," which explores the Time of Troubles, and "Holy Alliances," analyzing V. A. Zhukovskii's epistle and its implications for Christian Universalism. Several essays are published in English for the first time, offering fresh insights into the cultural and literary landscape of Russia.