Kornei Chukovskii
Dnevnik, 1930-1969.
Moscow: Sovremennyi pisatel', 1995. Edition and commentary by Elena Tsezarevna Chukovskaya. 5265025472 558 pages.
Volume, measuring approximately 6.25" x 9", is bound in brown leatherette, with stamped white lettering on spine and front cover. Ornamental and pictorial designs appear on front cover. Book is in fine condition. Binding is sound. Interior is clean and bright. Illustrated with a frontispiece photo portrait of the author and numerous b&w photos.
Diary of Korney Ivanovich Chukovsky (1882-1969), a Russian and Soviet poet, literary critic, translator, and, most famously, the author of numerous children's books.
"Chukovskii kept a diary for 70 years. The first volume of his diary (1901-1929) was published in 1991. This second volume of diaries covers not only his personal and artistic life, but also life of many other writers and artists such as M.Zoshchenko, A.Akhmatova, B. Pasternak, Vas. Grossman, etc. The book is illustrated with pictures and drawings from the Chukovskii family archive."