The Russian Image of Goethe, Volume 1

"Gronicka gives an admirably concise, learned, and well-documented factual account of Russian literary relations to Goethe. . . . He makes use of unpublished materials and offers rich notes and an admirably complete bibliography." (Comparative Literature Studies) "Von Gronicka's book represents the first study in a western language which deals with the interpretation of Goethe in Russia and with the creative reception of Goethe's oeuvre in Russian literature. . . . The interaction of Goethe with Russian literature represents an important phase in Russia's Geistesgeschichte." (Germanistic) "Von Gronicka has brought to his task a sensitive mind, at home in both the literatures involved, and remarkable powers of organization and condensation. What he has done here toward a reasoned and balanced conspectus of Goethe's early impact on Russia is novel and should prove highly durable." (Russian Review) "It is a 'must' for every student with interest in this field." (Modern Language Journal) "This study is by no means merely a philological treasure-trove, a compendium for Goethe-researchers. Rather it is a thoroughly readable, scholarly work with appeal to a broad reading public. One eagerly awaits the appearance of the second volume." (German Quarterly)