Boris Pasternak

著者について

Boris Pasternak was a Russian poet, novelist, and literary translator, best known for his novel "Doctor Zhivago," which was published in 1957. The novel, set during the Russian Revolution and World War I, explores the struggles of individuals against the backdrop of historical upheaval, and it has since become a classic of 20th-century literature. Pasternak's work often reflects his deep philosophical inquiries and an intense emotional landscape, capturing the essence of human experience amidst the chaos of his time.

In addition to his prose, Pasternak was a distinguished poet, with a body of work that includes collections such as "My Sister, Life" and "The Stray Dog Cabaret." His poetry is celebrated for its innovative imagery and a profound connection to nature and personal introspection. Despite facing censorship and political pressure from the Soviet regime, which led to his eventual exile from his homeland, Pasternak's literary contributions have earned him a lasting legacy, culminating in the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1958, which he was forced to decline under pressure from the Soviet government.