Nikolay Gumilyov
Russian poet and literary critic
Born
April 15th, 1886
138 years ago
Died
August 25th, 1921
103 years ago — 35 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Russia
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Born in 1886, this poet played a crucial role in the Acmeist movement, which emphasized clarity of language and imagery in poetry. His early works exhibited a strong fascination with nature and the human experience. A significant part of his literary output includes the collection 'The Wavelengths', which showcases his lyrical style. He was a contemporary of other literary figures and had a profound influence on Russian literature during the early 20th century. In addition to his poetry, he wrote critiques that addressed the philosophy and purpose of literature. His life came to an early end in 1921 due to political circumstances.
Founded the Acmeist movement
Published the poetry collection 'The Wavelengths'
Wrote literary critiques on the nature of poetry
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