Soviet Poetry Book 1979 Bella Akhmadulina Dreams of Georgia Tbilisi Merani USSR

Authentic 1979 Tbilisi edition of Dreams of Georgia (Сны о Грузии) by renowned Soviet poet Bella Akhmadulina. Published by Merani in the Georgian SSR, this substantial volume is both a literary anthology and a cultural tribute to Georgia, a country that deeply influenced Akhmadulina’s poetry and artistic worldview.

The collection includes original poems dedicated to Georgia, essays and literary reflections, as well as Akhmadulina’s celebrated translations of major Georgian poets including Titsian Tabidze, Georgi Leonidze, Simon Chikovani, Carlo Kaladze, and Anna Kalandadze.

The edition is further enhanced by design work and illustrations created by the famous Soviet artist and stage designer Boris Messerer.

Key Features

• Major collection by celebrated Soviet poet Bella Akhmadulina
• Dedicated to Georgian culture, literature, and landscape
• Includes translations of prominent Georgian poets
• Features artwork and design by Boris Messerer
• Collectible Tbilisi edition published by Merani

Item Specifics

• Author: Bella Akhmadulina (Белла Ахмадулина)
• Title: Dreams of Georgia (Сны о Грузии)
• Editor & Compiler: G. Margvelashvili
• Illustrator: Boris Messerer
• Publisher: Merani, Tbilisi
• Year Published: 1979
• Language: Russian
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 544
• Print Run: 40,000 copies

Condition

Good vintage condition.

Binding remains tight and structurally solid. Pages are clean and complete with no major writing, stains, or tears. Uniform natural age toning is present throughout the paper block, consistent with Soviet editions of the period. Please review all photos carefully for exact cosmetic condition.

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