A. Voronsky — Литературные типы (Literary Types). Leningrad, 1925. First Edition

A. Voronsky — Литературные типы (Literary Types). Leningrad, 1925. First Edition.Price: $395.00А. Воронский — Литературные типыA. Voronsky — Literaturnye tipyEnglish translation: Literary TypesLeningrad: Krug (Круг), 1925. First edition. Russian language. Original printed wrappers.An uncommon early Soviet collection of literary criticism by Alexander Konstantinovich Voronsky (1884–1937), an influential Russian literary critic, editor, and participant in the intellectual debates surrounding Soviet literature during the 1920s.Published during a period of considerable literary experimentation and political controversy, Literary Types examines Russian literary figures, artistic methods, and the relationship between literature and contemporary social experience.Voronsky was an important advocate of literary artistic independence and became closely associated with debates concerning the role of writers and literature in the Soviet state.His subsequent political persecution and execution in 1937 give his earlier publications additional historical significance.Bibliographic descriptionAuthor: Alexander Konstantinovich Voronsky (Александр Константинович Воронский)Original title: Литературные типыTransliteration: Literaturnye tipyEnglish title: Literary TypesPublisher: Krug (Круг)Place: Leningrad, Soviet UnionYear: 1925Edition: First editionLanguage: Russian, Cyrillic scriptPagination: 244 pages, according to bibliographic recordsOriginal print run: 3,000 examplesBinding: Original printed paper wrappers with spine reinforcementContents and literary significanceThe volume contains a series of literary-critical essays devoted to Russian writers, literary characters, and contemporary literary questions.The photographed contents include discussions of Mayakovsky, Demyan Bedny, Leonid Leonov, and other literary subjects, together with essays on literary types, contemporary literature, and criticism.The work reflects the intellectual concerns of Soviet literary criticism during the 1920s, including questions of artistic representation, literary development, and the relationship between literature and social life.Voronsky\'s importance in early Soviet literary history makes this publication relevant to researchers studying the Russian literary avant-garde, Soviet cultural policy, Marxist literary criticism, and the political history of Soviet intellectual life.Historical military-library markingThe volume contains a printed institutional stamp identifying a military printing establishment, with reference to its typography and military printing operations.This marking is an interesting feature of the book\'s historical circulation and institutional association.The stamp has been retained as found. The precise circumstances of ownership or institutional use have not been independently established.ConditionOriginal printed paper wrappers, showing substantial age-related wear.The front and rear wrappers exhibit rubbing, discoloration, edge wear, creasing, and small losses or tears, particularly around the corners and extremities.The spine has been reinforced with brown binding material. The reinforcement is visible in the photographs, and its date of application is unknown.The text block exhibits age toning, occasional spotting, and handling marks. Some leaves have irregular or untrimmed edges.The printed text remains generally clear and legible in the photographed portions.The photographed contents and final text pages are present.The original wrappers and historical military-library marking are preserved.Please examine the accompanying photographs for further details of condition, binding, typography, and institutional markings.Collecting and research interestThis first edition is of interest to collectors and researchers specializing in early Soviet literature, Russian literary criticism, Soviet cultural history, Marxist aesthetics, and publications associated with intellectual figures later persecuted during the Stalin era.The original 1925 publication, surviving printed wrappers, documented original print run, and historical military-library marking contribute to its bibliographic and historical interest.Price: $395.00Condition: Pre-Owned GoodOriginal printed paper wrappers, showing substantial age-related wear.The front and rear wrappers exhibit rubbing, discoloration, edge wear, creasing, and small losses or tears, particularly around the corners and extremities.The spine has been reinforced with brown binding material. The reinforcement is visible in the photographs, and its date of application is unknown.The text block exhibits age toning, occasional spotting, and handling marks. Some leaves have irregular or untrimmed edges.The printed text remains generally clear and legible in the photographed portions.The photographed contents and final text pages are present.The original wrappers and historical military-library marking are preserved.Please examine the accompanying photographs for further details of condition, binding, typography, and institutional markings.