Originally published 1929 | ||
Similar Brockhaus and Efron Encyclop, Great Soviet Encyclopedia, Collier's Encyclopedia, Dictionary of the Russian, Explanatory Dictionary of the Livi | ||
Literary Encyclopedia (Russian: Литературная энциклопедия) is a 12-volume encyclopedia published in the USSR from 1929 until 1939. It contains more than 5000 entries with a focus on Russian and Soviet authors, as well as literary schools, trends, directions, and literary concepts. The 10th volume was delayed by Soviet censors in 1937, rumored to be a result of concerns about the article "Russian literature" The series was halted in 1939 after the publication of the 11th volume. The 12 volume was published later based on drafts.
Contents
Volumes
Drafts and manuscripts of volumes 10 through 12 were preserved and have been used to construct the planned content. In 2005, ETS Publishing House released a CD-ROM which included some restored materials.
Editors and contributors
Managing Editor (Volume 1-6), Editor (Volumes 7-11):
Executive secretary (Volumes 1-5), Academic Secretary (Volumes 6-11):
Editorial Board: