Note
The Russian names normally do not have any accents; in this book they appear to represent the emphasized syllable. The use of accents has been standardized.
Preface
In this volume I have given exclusively the views of Russian critics upon their literature, and hereby acknowledge my entire indebtedness to them.
The limits of the work, and the lack of general knowledge on the subject, rendered it impossible for me to attempt any comparisons with foreign literatures.
Isabel F. Hapgood.
New York, June 6, 1902.