Poems and Poems with Illustrations and Comments

This unique book will allow you to view the work of your favorite poet from a new perspective. 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 Daring Kuza Kalashnikov", "Demon" and the places and events associated with them. You will get acquainted with the addressees of Lermontov's lyric poetry, read captivating stories about his friends and surroundings, and new details of the biography of the rebellious poet, who created many brilliant works in less than twenty-seven years of life, will be revealed to you. You will also see a gallery of masterpieces of visual art, both created during the poet's lifetime and inspired by his works.
 
The book presents the three most famous poems and sixty best poems by Mikhail Yurievich Lermontov with detailed comments for each work, illustrated by classics of Russian and foreign painting.

The publication is addressed to both adult poetry lovers and schoolchildren.