Vera Sergeevna Aksakova (1819-1864), the oldest daughter of the writer Sergei Aksakov and sister of two well known Slavophiles Konstantin and Ivan Aksakov, was actively involved in their literary and philosophical discussions. This book is the most complete and academic publications of her diaries (1854-55 and 1860) and letters. Also included is an article about the history of Aksakova"s diaries and several appendices. 30 illustrations. Name index with short biographical sketches. Comments. (1.055 kg)