A collection of poems by Soviet poet Anna Akhmatova that explore a wide range of topics related to religion, politics, social injustice, love, loss, and tragedy.

From the Publisher: In this enlightening and typically endearing collection of prose and poetry, the late author of five highly regarded books of verse reflects on her writing life, growing spirituality, passionate hobbies, and ultimately fatal struggle with leukemia. Kenyon is one of the most beloved poets on the contemporary American scene; this book shows us why and how this came to be.