Poems : With Introduction and Notes

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pushkin, Aleksandr Sergeevich, 1799-1837

Contributor:

Panin, Ivan, 1855-1942

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Poems" by Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin is a collection of poetic works written in the early 19th century. This anthology features Pushkin's exploration of various themes including love, nature, and the human experience through autobiographical, narrative, and lyrical forms. The collection showcases Pushkin's ability to capture deep emotions encapsulated in beautifully crafted verses, resonating with universal sentiments. The opening of the book includes a bibliographical preface and an introduction by the translator Ivan Panin, which serves not only to present Pushkin's poetry but also to discuss the poet's artistic ideals and inner life. Panin articulates the essence of Pushkin's creativity, emphasizing his spontaneity and emotional depth. Key themes introduced in this section include self-reflection, the burdens of regret, and the profound connection between the artist and their art, which are elaborated through specific poems like "Mon Portrait," "My Monument," and "My Muse." Overall, this portion sets the stage for readers to appreciate the richness and complexity of Pushkin's poetic voice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (online soon in an extended version, also linking to free sources for education worldwide ... MOOC's, educational materials,...) Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2017-06-27