MEMORY AND TEXT: N. N. BERBEROVA ON A. A. BLOK

Abstract

This article touches upon the funeral of A. Blok, as depicted by N. Berberova in her memoirs, The Italics Are Mine (1969). Specifi cally, it analyses the funeral episode in light of her earlier articles, published in 1931 and 1947. We examine the way Berberova modifi ed the story, giving us a unique opportunity to follow her path through memories to memoirs.