Spring Shoots: Young Belarusian Poets in the Early Twenty-First Century

Arnold McMillin

Spring Shoots
Young Belarusian Poets in the Early Twenty-First Century

Arnold McMillin

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Publications of the Modern Humanities Research Association 19

Modern Humanities Research Association

1 October 2015 • 200pp

ISBN: 978-1-781882-27-6 (hardback) • RRP £32.99, $46.99, €43.99

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Spring Shoots introduces individually the early work of two score young Belarusian poets, all of whom began writing after the start of the present regime. This is the first such survey in any language, including Belarusian.

All poetic illustrations are cited in the original and accompanied by English prose translations. The poets’ work is presented in eight loosely thematic groups: the historical heritage, religion, protest at alienation and repression, use and defence of the language, the lyrical impulse, humour, performance poetry and the theme of writing itself and poetic inspiration. Also very important in these poems are the joys and tribulations of love.

By using the Belarusian language, the poets are helping to save it from decades of erosion and official devaluation, so that their discussion of it is often poignant, particularly as language is a central part of the also suppressed historical heritage. Other types of verse such as humorous, lyrical or that for performance, are less central to the Belarusian situation, but the angry and bitter protest poems serve as perhaps a release valve, as small editions of poems are far less conspicuous than the expression of such feelings on the street, which always meets bitter reprisals.

Reviews:

‘Spring Shoots is a highly engaging and stimulating book written by a scholar with an infectious enthusiasm for his subject.’ — Jim Dingley, Slavonic and East European Review 94, 2016, 527 (full text online)
‘This collection illustrates a meticulous approach, significant effort, dedication and passion for Belarusian verse. By bringing together the work of Belarusian poets, which is not always easy to find, especially for specialists from abroad, McMillin has produced a unique volume within post-Soviet literature which should inspire readers to read more works by these young poets, who are convincingly carving a distinct niche in future Belarusian poetic culture.’ — Galina Miazhevich, Slavic Review 75.4, Winter 2016, 1020-21

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i-iv	Front Matter Arnold McMillin doi:10.2307/j.ctt19jch52.1	Cite
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v-vi	Table of Contents Arnold McMillin doi:10.2307/j.ctt19jch52.2	Cite
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vii-viii	Preface Arnold McMillin doi:10.2307/j.ctt19jch52.3	Cite
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1-2	Introduction Arnold McMillin doi:10.2307/j.ctt19jch52.4	Cite
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3-5	: Biographical Data Arnold McMillin doi:10.2307/j.ctt19jch52.5	Cite
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6-22	Chapter 1 the Historical Heritage Arnold McMillin doi:10.2307/j.ctt19jch52.6	Cite
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23-59	Chapter 2 Religion and Various Forms of Piety Arnold McMillin doi:10.2307/j.ctt19jch52.7	Cite
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60-94	Chapter 3 Protest at Repression and Alienation Arnold McMillin doi:10.2307/j.ctt19jch52.8	Cite
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95-109	Chapter 4 Use and Defence of the Language Arnold McMillin doi:10.2307/j.ctt19jch52.9	Cite
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110-122	Chapter 5 the Lyrical Impulse Arnold McMillin doi:10.2307/j.ctt19jch52.10	Cite
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123-147	Chapter 6 Humour Arnold McMillin doi:10.2307/j.ctt19jch52.11	Cite
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148-157	Chapter 7 Performance Poetry Arnold McMillin doi:10.2307/j.ctt19jch52.12	Cite
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158-184	Chapter 8 Writers and Poetic Inspiration Arnold McMillin doi:10.2307/j.ctt19jch52.13	Cite
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185-185	Epilogue Arnold McMillin doi:10.2307/j.ctt19jch52.14	Cite
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186-188	Bibliography Arnold McMillin doi:10.2307/j.ctt19jch52.15	Cite
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189-192	INDEX OF NAMES Arnold McMillin doi:10.2307/j.ctt19jch52.16	Cite
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Spring ShootsYoung Belarusian Poets in the Early Twenty-First Century

Arnold McMillin

Spring Shoots
Young Belarusian Poets in the Early Twenty-First Century