{"product_id":"soviet-poetry-anthology-1956-poems-of-1955-boris-slutsky-khrushchev-thaw-ussr","title":"Soviet Poetry Anthology 1956 Poems of 1955 Boris Slutsky Khrushchev Thaw USSR","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp for sale is a rare and historically important Soviet poetry anthology titled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoems of 1955\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Стихи 1955 года), published in Moscow in 1956 by the State Publishing House of Fiction (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoslitizdat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e). Issued during the earliest years of the Khrushchev Thaw, this collection captures a pivotal moment in Soviet literary history when poetry began moving toward greater emotional openness and realism after the Stalin era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe anthology gathers works by many of the leading Soviet poets of the mid-20th century and serves as a valuable snapshot of changing literary culture in postwar USSR society. Particularly notable is the inclusion of Boris Slutsky’s famous poem \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Scribes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Писаря), appearing on page 237, reflecting the poet’s distinctive front-line perspective and understated treatment of wartime experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis edition is highly collectible for scholars of Soviet literature, Cold War culture, and Russian poetry of the Thaw period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic Khrushchev Thaw-era Soviet poetry anthology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIncludes Boris Slutsky’s notable poem \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Scribes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures major Soviet poets of the 1950s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant document of changing Soviet literary expression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished by Goslitizdat in Moscow in 1956\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive dark blue hardcover with gold lettering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem Specifics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: Poems of 1955 (Стихи 1955 года)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: Poetry Anthology \/ Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Goslitizdat, Moscow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear Published: 1956\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage: Russian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatured Poet: Boris Slutsky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNotable Poem: Писаря (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Scribes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hardcover remains firm and structurally sound with bright gold lettering preserved on the front cover. Binding is secure and pages are complete and clean without stamps, writing, or tears. The paper shows natural light age toning typical of 1950s Soviet editions. Please review all photographs carefully for exact cosmetic condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully packed for safe international delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorldwide tracked shipping available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined shipping offered for multiple purchases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tsar to Soviets books ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48597941682408,"sku":"USSR0042","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/8743\/6008\/files\/photo_1_2026-05-26_13-48-04.jpg?v=1780049956","url":"https:\/\/tsartosovietsbooks.com\/products\/soviet-poetry-anthology-1956-poems-of-1955-boris-slutsky-khrushchev-thaw-ussr","provider":"Tsar to Soviets books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}