Anna Akhmatova v zapisìákh Duvakina Book

Great short book about Akhmatova's life. I knew basic facts about her (death of her husband, arrest of her son, meeting with Isaiah Berlin, trouble with the powers-that-be) but was not aware that she had such difficulties in her personal relationships and drew a better understanding of her poetry by knowing more about her life. The excerpts of her poems are beautifully translated. If you want to know more about Akhmatova, this book is a great place to start.