This is original Russian Soviet book "For Life's sake on the Earth. Russian and Soviet poetry about the Great Patriotic War". First edition. The book issued for school teachers. The book features a review of various genres of Soviet poetry about the Great Patriotic War (WW2, WW-II), the analysis of best works of Tvardovsky, Bergolts, Simonov, Surkov, Tikhonov, Aliger, Antokolsky, Mezhirov, Orlov, Narovchatov, Vinokurov, Isaev and of others. The edition is well illustrated with many color and b&w picture, photos, portraits and art works. Interesting and useful book for all Russian, Soviet and military art lovers. Hardcover, 5X6.5 inches, bound, 272 pages. Publishers "Prosveschenie", Moscow, 1985. Condition: Very Good with few pencil marks, but with no holes, no stains, no lost or damaged pages. Satisfaction guaranteed. Also please check out the actual photos below and if you can't find what you looking for or have any other questions, give me a email.