Poems and Poems with Illustrations and Commentary

This unique book will allow you to look at the work of your favorite poet in a new way. You will learn about the history of the creation of the famous poems "Mtsyri", "The Song of Tsar Ivan Vasilyevich, the Young Oprichnik and the Valiant Merchant Kalashnikov", "Demon" and about the places and events associated with them. You will get acquainted with the addressees of Lermontov's lyrics, read fascinating stories about his friends and surroundings, and discover new details about the biography of the rebellious poet who created many brilliant works in just under twenty-seven years of life. You will also see a gallery of masterpieces of visual art, both created during the poet's lifetime and inspired by his work. The book presents three of the most famous poems and sixty of the best poems by Mikhail Yurievich Lermontov with detailed commentary on each work, illustrated with classics of Russian and foreign painting. The edition is intended for both adult poetry lovers and schoolchildren.