Heavier Than Earth — Yevgeny Yevtushenko (1979)

Rare Soviet Anthology of Georgian Poetry in Russian Translation

Title: Тяжелее земли (Heavier Than Earth)
Author / Main Translator: Yevgeny Yevtushenko
Collaborators: Includes translations with Bella Akhmadulina and other Soviet poets
Publisher: Merani, Tbilisi
Place of Publication: Georgian SSR, USSR
Year: 1979
Language: Russian
Subject: Soviet poetry / Georgian literature / literary translation
Format: Hardcover
Condition: Very good vintage condition. Binding firm, pages clean and complete, light age toning consistent with period editions. Minor shelf wear to cover edges. Please review photos carefully.

Description

Rare 1979 Soviet poetry anthology Heavier Than Earth by Yevgeny Yevtushenko — an important literary project dedicated to Georgian poetry and cultural exchange within the USSR.

Published in Tbilisi by the renowned Merani publishing house, this substantial volume reflects Yevtushenko’s long-standing commitment to introducing Georgian poetic traditions to Russian-speaking readers through literary translation.

The anthology gathers translations of major Georgian poets across multiple generations, accompanied by commentary exploring the historical and artistic relationship between Russian and Georgian literary culture.

Literary Significance

Georgian Poetry in Russian Translation

The collection includes translations of works by:

• Akaki Tsereteli
• Galaktion Tabidze
• Mukhran Machavariani
• Other major Georgian poets

Collaboration with Soviet Literary Figures

Features translations created in collaboration with:

• Bella Akhmadulina
• Prominent Soviet translators and poets

Cultural & Historical Context

The anthology documents:

• Soviet literary exchange
• Georgian cultural influence within USSR literature
• 20th-century poetic networks between Moscow and Tbilisi

Features of This Edition

Extensive Scholarly Structure

Includes:

• Large table of contents
• Historical commentary
• Organized thematic sections
• Biographical and literary notes

Soviet Georgian Publishing

Printed by Merani, one of the leading literary publishers of the Georgian SSR, known for:

• High-quality typography
• Poetry editions
• Translated literature
• Cultural publications

Collectible Soviet Literary Artifact

An increasingly uncommon edition valued by:

• Collectors of Soviet poetry
• Researchers of translation studies
• Georgian literature enthusiasts
• Academic libraries and archives

Condition Notes

• Clean interior pages
• Tight and stable binding
• No major markings or missing pages
• Light vintage toning typical for Soviet paper
• Minimal edge and corner wear

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