Osip Mandelstam (1891-1938) was a Russian poet and essayist. He visited Armenia in 1930 and during his stay he was inspired to write an experimental meditation on the country and i...view moreOsip Mandelstam (1891-1938) was a Russian poet and essayist. He visited Armenia in 1930 and during his stay he was inspired to write an experimental meditation on the country and its ancient culture. This edition includes the companion piece Conversation About Dante.view less