Illustrations in Biographical Studies: Sharing Experience of Preparing The Chronicle of Life and Work of Sergey Esenin
Journal Title: Studia Litterarum - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
The article discusses the function of illustrations in biographical studies. In particular, it examines a section “Appendix” in the 5-volume Chronicle of Life and Work of Sergey Esenin that includes documentary and visual materials. The use of illustrations not only makes a biographical study attractive to readers, but also serves as a welcome supplement to the information contained in the main part of the chronicle.
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M. V. Skorokhodov
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- EP ID EP26178
- DOI 10.22455/2500-4247-2017-2-3-334-345
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