A Study of Pushkin and Russian-Soviet Literary Thought

This book examines Pushkin’s literary and artistic achievements through his relationship with world literature, the Russian Enlightenment, and the idea of the people’s character in Russian literature. It affirms his place and influence in literary history. Pushkin founded Russian national literature and its literary language, setting an example for Russian literature in every field, from poetry and novels to drama and fairy tales. Gorky even called Pushkin “the beginning of all beginnings.” His work had a profound influence on the development of Russian literature and language.