Three Metaphors for Life: Derzhavin's Late Poetry
The clearest entry point into Meyer's original literary scholarship.
Author guide
Ronald Meyer Books in Order
Ronald Meyer is a scholar of Russian literature, Publications Editor at Columbia University's Harriman Institute, and a teacher of Russian literary translation. He began his career as a senior editor at Ardis Publishers and holds a Ph.D. in Russian literature from Indiana University. His original books include a co-authored bibliography of nineteenth-century Russian literature in English, the scholarly monograph Three Metaphors for Life, and the essay collection The Ghost of Shakespeare. He is also known for translating and editing works by Dostoyevsky, Akhmatova, Chekhov, and Oleg Sentsov.
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Novels (1)
- Three Metaphors for Life: Derzhavin's Late Poetry
nonfiction · 2017
Essays and speeches (1)
- The Ghost of Shakespeare: Collected Essays
essay_collection · 2020
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Frequently asked questions about Ronald Meyer
Who is Ronald Meyer?
Ronald John Meyer is an American scholar, editor, and translator specializing in Russian literature. He is associated with Columbia University’s Department of Slavic Languages and the Harriman Institute.
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What is Ronald Meyer’s academic background?
He holds a Ph.D. in Russian literature, with a minor in Polish literature, from Indiana University.
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What has Ronald Meyer done in his career?
Meyer began as a senior editor at Ardis Publishers and later became Publications Editor at the Harriman Institute. At Columbia, he has taught Russian literary translation and directed the M.A. program in Russian Literary Translation for more than two decades.
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Which authors and literary traditions is Ronald Meyer known for translating or editing?
His work centers on Russian literature, particularly Dostoevsky, Akhmatova, and Chekhov, and he has also worked extensively with Polish literature.
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What is Ronald Meyer’s legacy in literary translation?
Meyer’s legacy combines influential English translations and editorial work with long-term teaching and mentorship in Russian literary translation at Columbia University.
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