Mikhail Kuzmin

Russian author and poet

Mikhail Kuzmin - Russian author and poet
Born

October 18th, 1872
152 years ago

Died

March 1st, 1936
89 years ago — 63 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Russia

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A significant figure in Russian literature, this author and poet contributed to the Silver Age of Russian poetry. His works often reflected themes of love, nature, and the quest for personal identity. Best known for the poem collection 'The Wings', which showcased a blend of romantic and modernist styles, he also wrote novels and essays that highlighted the complexities of personal and social issues. His literary career was marked by innovative use of language and form, which influenced subsequent generations of writers.

Published the poetry collection 'The Wings'

Authored the novel 'The Tsar of the Forest'

Contributed to the literary journal 'Giperborei'

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