Author: Gorkii, M.; Khodasevich, Valentina
Title: Makar Chudra
Description: Petrograd, Izdanie Petrogradskago Sovieta Rabochikh i Krasn. Deputatov, 1919. First Edition. First edition; 8 3/4 x 6; pp. 3-19; light-brown wraps, designed by Valentina Khodasevich (1894 - 1970); illustrated with two plates by Khodasevich; a few minor nicks to fore-edge of wraps; small, faded, ornate stamp of previous owner to front wrap and title page; in very good condition. Gorky's first printed work, "Makar Chudra" was published in 1892 in the journal "Caucasus" with the author using his pseudonym Maxim Gorky for the very first time. The main character, old gypsy Makar Chudra, told the legend of the tragic love story of young gypsies Loiko Zobar and Radda. This edition, on Gorky's request, was illustrated by his friend Valentina Khodasevich (1894 - 1970). She was a renowned painter, graphic artist, and theater designer - closely associated with Mir Isskustva and Mayakovsky, Burliuk, Goncharova, etc. She would create over 150 theater designs and would be considered one of the best stage artists of her time. Very good .

Keywords: Gypsies


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