Uładzimir Žyłka
Belarusian poet and translator
Born
May 27th, 1900
125 years ago
Died
1933
92 years ago — 33 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Belarus
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Born in 1900, this individual was a prominent Belarusian poet and translator. He contributed significantly to Belarusian literature, focusing on national themes and cultural identity. His works included poetry that reflected the struggles and aspirations of the Belarusian people, often using traditional forms and rich imagery. In addition to writing original poetry, he translated various works from other languages into Belarusian, enhancing the accessibility of world literature for his audience. His literary contributions are regarded as essential to the development of modern Belarusian literature.
Authored influential Belarusian poetry collections
Translated significant literary works into Belarusian
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