Mikhail Lermontov, often called "the poet of the Caucasus," stands as the most significant Russian poet after Alexander Pushkin. His enduring influence on later Russian literature resonates through both his poetry and his prose. Lermontov's life, tragically cut short in a duel, mirrors that of Pushkin; strikingly, both poets explored fatal duel outcomes in their major works, where the protagonists emerged victorious.
Mikhail Lermontov (1814-1841) is best known to Anglophone readers as the author of A Hero of Our Time, whereas among Russian readers his poetry is equally cherished. Lermontov was of Scottish descent, and this bilingual volume celebrates his bicentenary with new translations by 14 translator- poets, mostly Scottish.
In five linked episodes, Lermontov builds up the portrait of a man caught up in and expressing the sickness of his times. A marvelous novel and an early landmark in Russian literature, A Hero of Our Time served as an inspiration for many later Russian authors, including Tolstoy and Dostoyevsky.
The novel features Pechorin, a complex anti-hero whose story unfolds in five non-chronological parts, reflecting Lermontov's military experiences. Pechorin embodies traits of intelligence, manipulation, and emotional detachment, challenging the idealized protagonists of the Romantic era. This work marks a significant shift towards realism, influencing later Russian authors. Lermontov presents a broader critique of societal vices through Pechorin, suggesting that such a character, while flawed, is a reflection of his generation. This edition includes an introduction by George Reavey.
Circassian princess Bela is kidnapped by Azamat and traded for a horse. She ends up in the hands of Pechorin, a man who views women merely as trophies in his relentless pursuit of conquest.
Michail Lermontow, der letzte große Dichter der russischen Romantik, wurde nur 26 Jahre alt. Wie Puschkin ist er im Duell gefallen. Themen und Stimmungen der Sinnlosigkeit und Leere des Lebens, der Melancholie und der Einsamkeit, aber auch flammende Anklagen gegen das Unrecht in jeder Gestalt durchziehen sein frühvollendetes lyrisches Werk, das in vielem prophetische Züge trägt. Sprachen: Deutsch, Russisch
Un demone si aggira intorno alla Terra, fiero della sua solitudine e della sua potenza ma triste di non saper amare; finché scorge la bellissima Tamara: si innamora, fa sì che il fidanzato della giovane venga ucciso e poi, invisibile, la seduce a poco a poco con la bellezza delle sue parole. Ma un unico bacio d'amore e di morte lo riporta alla tristezza e alla mancanza d'amore. "Il Demone" è il più famoso poema romantico della letteratura russa, punto d'incontro di suggestioni letterarie, opera di passione e specchio della tormentata esistenza del poeta. Eco di una rappresentazione misterica in termini romantici, è un'opera ricca di evocazioni paesaggistiche del Caucaso e di intuizioni profonde dei moti dell'animo: dall'ingenuità di Tamara, salvata dal Cherubino nonostante sia morta tra le braccia del diavolo, alla psicologia del demone, destinato alla solitudine eterna e vinto nel suo, sia pure appena accennato, bisogno d'amore.
