Духовные оды by Gavriil Romanovich Derzhavin

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Author Derzhavin, Gavriil Romanovich, 1743-1816
Title Духовные оды
Alternate Title Duhovnye ody
Alternate Title Spiritual Odes
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Summary "Духовные оды" by Gavriil Romanovich Derzhavin is a collection of lyrical poems written during the late 18th century. The work predominantly reflects on spiritual themes, exploring the relationship between humanity and the divine, the nature of existence, and moral reflections. It likely spans a variety of subjects, each framed by the author’s contemplation of God's providence, justice, and mercy. The opening of this anthology presents a series of prayers and meditations that address the Creator in deep, reflective language. In these initial verses, Derzhavin expresses profound humility and reverence towards God, questioning human understanding of divine will while celebrating the omnipotence of the Creator. The poems convey a blend of spiritual longing and introspection, emphasizing themes of repentance, hope for mercy, and the quest for moral guidance amidst life's tribulations. The tone fluctuates between despair and uplifting faith, inviting readers to ponder profound existential questions regarding life, death, and the soul's eternal journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Russian
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Poetry
Category Text
EBook-No. 14741
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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