Two Editions of Isaiah Rahtanov’s Novel "Chin-chin-chinaman and Bonny Sidney": A Textual Commentary

Abstract

The article deals with the comparative analysis of textual and contextual changes in two editions of the first children’s novel by Soviet writer, Isaac Rakhtanov. An attempt is made to explain the reasons behind these identified deviations. It is suggested that the second edition of the novel reflects the serious evolution of the author’s ideology and narrative style.

Keywords: I. Rakhtanov, Russian literature of 20th century, Soviet literature, literature for children, Soviet prose for children, textology.