Admirable Russian Poets of The Romanticism Alexey Sparivak CIS 118 16 April 2014
Alexander Pushkin (Alexander Pushkeen) was a Russian poet who is considered by many to be the greatest poet of the Romantic era and the founder of modern Russian literature. While under the strict surveillance of the Tsar's political police and unable to publish, Pushkin wrote his most famous play, the drama Boris Godunov. Pushkin fought as many as 29 duels, and was fatally wounded in such an encounter with D'Anthès, a French officer serving with the Chevalier Guard Regiment, who had been attempting to seduce the poet's wife. Born 6 June 1799 Moscow, Russian Empire Died 10 February 1837 (aged 37) Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire
Remarkable facts about Pushkin Published his first poem at the age of 13 and became worldfamous before even going to college. Brought natural speech and foreign influences to create modern poetic Russian. Provided fertile ground for music development: some of the world’s best known operas, such as Boris Godunov, The Captain’s Daughter, and Aleko, are based on Pushkin’s poems. Lived and died as a honorable man: UN Russian Language Day, established by the United Nations in 2010 and celebrated each year on June 6, was scheduled to coincide with Pushkin's birthday.
Mikhail Lermontov (Mee-hail Lear-month-off) is considered the greatest figure in Russian Romanticism. His influence on later Russian literature is still felt in modern times through his poetry and prose, which founded the tradition of the Russian psychological novel. A Hero of Our Time, a novel which later earned him recognition as one of the founding fathers of Russian prose, is partially autobiographical story. It describes prophetically a duel like the one in which Lermontov would eventually lose his life, consisted of five closely linked tales revolving around a single character, a disenchanted, bored and doomed young nobleman. Later it came to be considered a pioneering classic of Russian psychological realism. Born October 15 1814 Moscow, Russian Empire Died July 27 1841 (aged 26) Pyatigorsk, Russian Empire
Remarkable facts about Lermontov Wrote the poem Death of the Poet (1837), arguably the strongest political declaration of its time, blaming all the novel society including Tsar’s family. Was a very brave and socially aware young man. Died at the ager of 26, achieving more than most of his contemporaries.
Fyodor Tyutchev Fyodor Tyutchev(Fee-o-door T-you-chev) is generally considered the last of three great Romantic poets of Russia. After graduating from Moscow University he joined the Foreign Office and in 1822 traveled to Munich to take up a post as trainee diplomat at the Russian legation. He was to remain abroad for 22 years. As a poet, Tyutchev was little known during his lifetime. His 400 or so short poems are the only pieces he ever wrote in Russian. Tyutchev regarded his poems as bagatelles, not worthy of publication. Born December 5 1803 Ovstug, Russian Empire Died July 27 1873 (aged 69) Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire
Remarkable facts about Tyutchev While living abroad, was responsible for creating a positive image of Russian Empire all around Europe. Didn’t think much about his poems and never tried to publish his works, despite his obvious talent. Was extremely admired by many women of his generation – “rock star of the XIX century”.
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