Svetlana. Lyrics and Ballads

"Once on Epiphany evening, the girls were divining…" — this is how the ballad "Svetlana" by Vasily Andreyevich Zhukovsky begins, who forever changed the very nature of Russian poetic language. He became the connecting link that transitioned Russian literature from the era of strict canons into the realm of living emotion. This collection includes the author's most famous works: captivating ballads with mystical plots, tender and sad poems about love, and deep reflections on life. This book is for those who want to feel the magic of classical poetry and immerse themselves in a world of beautiful legends and sincere feelings.