The Demon: A Poem
- 84 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Michail Jurjewitsch Lermontow Book order
October 3, 1814 – July 15, 1841
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.
- 2022
- 2021
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.
- 2015
A Hero of Our Time (with an Introduction by George Reavey)
- 138 pages
- 5 hours of reading
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.
- 2014
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.
- 1966
A Hero of Our Time
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
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.
