Maria Stepanova

Maria Stepanova is one of the most powerful and distinctive voices of Russia's first post-Soviet literary generation. The Voice Over brings together two decades of Stepanova's work, showcasing her range, virtuosity, and creative evolution.

The Voice Over: Poems and Essays

Alexia Cambaling

The next collection I read is called The Voice Over: Poems and Essays by Maria Stepanova. I got this as an e-arc from Columbia University Press and Netgalley. The Voice Over contains translations of Stepanova’s poetry from the original Russian and while I enjoyed them, I can’t help but think of what was lost in translation. Some of the notes included regarding the translation contributed to this, althoughthe notes which explain the context of the references were very much appreciated. The poetry were about life, folklore, Russian history, and I found them interesting, but I enjoyed the essays more. The essays were about culture, literature, and politics and even in her essays, the author conveys a certain poetic sensibility which I liked.

The Voice Over: Poems and Essays

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