The Song of Igor’s Campaign, An Epic of the Twelfth Century, by Vladimir Nabokov

Vladimir Nabokov translated The Song of Igor’s Campaign from Old Russian into English. The text recounts a 1185 expedition by four princes against the Kumans, which ended in their defeat and capture, followed by a Kuman invasion of Russia. The manuscript was discovered around 1790, and Nabokov later produced its English translation. A very good condition book with unclipped dust jacket. Errata insert on the copyright page. Light foxing and light wear to the jacket. Including Notes to Foreword and Commentary. 8vo 135pp.

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