Levshin vs. Voltaire
Levshin vs. Voltaire
Author(s): Adam DrozdekSubject(s): Russian Literature, 18th Century, Sociology of Literature
Published by: SAPIENZA UNIVERSITÀ EDITRICE
Keywords: Vasilij A. Levšin; XVIII century; Voltaire; Rosacroce;
Summary/Abstract: Vasilii Alekseevich Levshin (1746-1826) was one of the most prolific writers and translators in eighteenth century Russia and he is primarily known today for his multivolume collections Russian tales (1780-1783) and The evening hours or old tales of Slavic Drevlians (1787-1788). He also wrote plays, operas, and published many compendia related to agriculture, hunting, maintenance of the country household, and the like. To a large extent, his work was published by Novikov and his cooperation went beyond strictly publishing: Levshin was a member of the Moscow circle of Rosicrucians, arguably the most spiritual wing of the Russian masonry.
Journal: RICERCHE SLAVISTICHE. NUOVA SERIE
- Issue Year: 2/2019
- Issue No: 62
- Page Range: 19-33
- Page Count: 15
- Language: English