Joseph Brodsky called Bella Akhmadulina 'a treasure of Russian poetry' and 'the best in the Russian language' when he opened her poetry evening at Amherst College in the United States.

The charm of Akhmadulina's work has captivated connoisseurs of true poetry for over half a century, giving them the joy of contact with 'the harmony of meaning, sounds, colors, and worldviews' (B. Okudzhava).

This edition presents poems from various years, most of which are well-known and long-loved by readers.