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Alexander Pushkin Biography and Poems

Alexander Pushkin Biography and Poems. This is biographical information on Alexander Pushkin, one of the best poets of all time. This biography page also provides a link to poems written by Pushkin, as well as, a video biography...if available.

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Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin (Russian: ´ ´ ´, pronounced ( listen)) (6 June 1799 – 10 February 1837) was a Russian author of the Romantic era who is considered by many to be the greatest Russian poet and the founder of modern Russian literature. Pushkin pioneered the use of vernacular speech in his poems and plays, creating a style of storytelling—mixing drama, romance, and satire—associated with Russian literature ever since and greatly influencing later Russian writers. He also wrote historical fiction. His The Captain's Daughter provides insight into Russia during the reign of Catherine the Great. A Russian Romantic author who is considered to be the greatest Russian poet.. Russian poet novelist playwright

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