Marina Tsvetaeva; Translated By Nina Kossman With Andrew Newcomb

About the Author

Marina Tsvetaeva (1892-1941) was a towering figure in Russian literature, renowned for her intense, lyrical poetry that captured the turbulence of her era and the depths of human emotion. Born in Moscow, she navigated the upheavals of the Russian Revolution and exile, channeling personal anguish, love, and existential longing into her verses. Her work, often marked by bold rhythms and vivid imagery, defied conventions and earned her a place among the modernist greats. This edition of her 'Poem of the End' features a masterful translation by Nina Kossman, with contributions from Andrew Newcomb, bringing Tsvetaeva's passionate voice to contemporary readers and illuminating the raw power of her poetic legacy.