The mischievous verses of Moscow young ladies of the late XIX century

In the 60s of the last century, during the clearing of the old Moscow quarter of the charge, an unusual manuscript was found. It was a part of women’s poems in the style of Barkov. These verses were written anonymously, for themselves they were not intended for the authors for publication. Having deciphered the intricate handwriting, the famous journalist and writer Boris Rachkov saw that the find was not devoid of certain literary value. Frivolous poems, often served with subtle humor and irony, cover the topics of female experiences, suffering, love hobbies, fears and indicate an outstanding poetic talent of young young ladies. Only now about the real value of the find, its advantages and disadvantages to judge now to the reader.
Compiled by: Rachkov Boris

Publisher
Literary study, 2014

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