The surrounding forest, as though in a mist, Was blue in the powder of smoke. But there, far off, in a disordered ridge, Which was yet eternally prou… - Mikhail Lermontov

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The surrounding forest, as though in a mist, Was blue in the powder of smoke. But there, far off, in a disordered ridge, Which was yet eternally proud and calm, Stretched the mountains — and Kazbek Gleamed with its sharp peak. And with secret, heartfelt sorrow I thought: 'Pitiable man. What does he want! The sky is clear, Beneath it there is much room for all, But constantly and vainly He alone wages war — why?'

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About Mikhail Lermontov

Mikhail Yuryevich Lermontov (October 15, 1814 – July 27, 1841) was a Russian Romantic writer, poet and painter, sometimes called "the poet of the Caucasus", the most important Russian poet after Alexander Pushkin's death in 1837 and the greatest figure in Russian Romanticism. His influence on later Russian literature is still felt in modern times, not only through his poetry, but also through his prose, which founded the tradition of the Russian psychological novel.

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Pen Names: —въ Ламвер Гр. Диарбекир Lerma
Native Name: Михаилъ Юрьевичъ Лермонтовъ Михаил Юрьевич Лермонтов
Alternative Names: Michail Jur'evič Lermontov Mikhail I︠U︡rʹevich Lermontov Михаи́л Ю́рьевич Ле́рмонтов Mikhail Yur'yevich Lermontov Mikhail Yuryevich Lermontov Mikhail Yurievich Lermontov

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