The Tale of Igor's Campaign —an anonymous epic poem about a failed raid against nomadic tribes.
By the 17th century, the "Baroque Age" began to introduce more secular elements like court theater and early verse. 2. The Age of Enlightenment (18th Century) A History of Russian Literature
This is the era most people recognize, where Russian literature became a global cultural export. The Tale of Igor's Campaign —an anonymous epic
Russian literature is a massive, multi-century journey from medieval monks to modern-day experimentalists. Russia began rapid Westernization
Under Peter the Great, Russia began rapid Westernization, which heavily influenced literary styles.
Early Russian literature was deeply spiritual and focused on the growth of the Russian state.