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Wei Huangnu's Translation of Igor's Expedition: Selected Poems of Nekrasov

(russian) Anonymous Nekrasov

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The author of "Igor's Expedition" is unknown. It is based on historical facts from a failed expedition of Prince Igor of Russia in the 12th century. "Igor's Expedition" is a magnificent work in the history of ancient Russian literature. It is a work that sheds light on ancient Russian culture and events that occurred in ancient Rus. It is known as a heroic epic. Nekrasov (1821-1878), Russian poet. His poems are full of patriotism and sense of civic responsibility. Many of his poems faithfully depict the lives and emotions of the poor and lower-class people. He created a poetry style for "common people" in plain and colloquial language, and is known as the "people's poet."