The Bakchesarian Fountain and Other Poems by Pushkin and Derzhavin
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"The Bakchesarian Fountain and Other Poems by Pushkin and Derzhavin" is a collection of poetry translated from the original Russian into English by William D. Lewis, published in the mid-19th century. The anthology primarily brings together works from two renowned Russian poets, Alexander Pushkin and Gavrila Derzhavin, showcasing a blend of romantic and lyrical themes relevant to the literary traditions of the early 19th century. The likely topics cover love, loss, beauty,
and the socio-political context of the times, particularly reflecting on the lives of those affected by captivity and the themes of longing and despair. The book opens with the titular poem, "The Bakchesarian Fountain," which tells the poignant tale of Giray, the proud Khan, and his lost love, Maria, a Polish captive. Through vivid and emotional imagery, the narrative unfolds the complexities of love, betrayal, and heartache, as Giray’s affection shifts from Maria to another captive, Zarem. The story delves into the harem's oppressive environment and the personal turmoil of the characters as they navigate their emotions and social constraints. Other poems in the collection encompass a broad array of themes, highlighting the emotional landscapes of joy and sorrow, reflecting life’s transitory nature, and engaging with themes of faith and identity, ultimately offering rich insights into the human condition through the lens of Russian literary tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Contributor | Pushkin, Aleksandr Sergeevich, 1799-1837 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Derzhavin, Gavriil Romanovich, 1743-1816 |
| Uniform Title | Bakhchisaraiskii fontan. English |
| Title | The Bakchesarian Fountain and Other Poems |
| Credits |
Produced by David Starner, Robert Connal and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Russian poetry -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 8192 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-08192-2 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Oct 13, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 558 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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