Afanasy Fet
Russian poet and author of notable works
Born
December 5th, 1820
204 years ago
Died
December 3rd, 1892
132 years ago — 71 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Russia
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Born in Russia, one of the prominent Russian poets of the 19th century. Fet's work was characterized by a deep emotional resonance and masterful use of imagery. He wrote extensively on themes of nature, love, and the human experience, crafting verses that were appreciated during his lifetime and continued to be studied later. Fet also ventured into prose and translated several works, further contributing to Russian literature. In addition to poetry, he had a keen interest in botany and often drew inspiration from the natural world.
Published the poetry collection 'The Forest and the Field'
Contributed to the Russian literary magazine 'Otechestvennye Zapiski'
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