Andrei Bely
Russian novelist and poet, 'Petersburg'
Born
October 26th, 1880
144 years ago
Died
January 8th, 1934
91 years ago — 53 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Russia
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Significant contributions to Russian literature included the novel 'Petersburg,' exploring the themes of identity and revolution in early 20th-century Russia. Active in the Symbolist movement, involved in the literary avant-garde, and contributed to various journals and literary circles. A prominent figure in the Russian literary scene, influenced modernist literature through innovative use of language and form. His works often reflected personal and political turmoil, addressing the complexities of the Russian psyche amidst societal changes.
'Petersburg' (1913)
Contribution to Symbolism and Russian modernism
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