Gavrila Derzhavin
Russian writer
Died when: 73 years 6 days (876 months)Star Sign: Cancer
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Gavriil (Gavrila) Romanovich Derzhavin (Russian: ??????´? (?????´??) ????´????? ?????´???, IPA: [g?'vril? r?'man?v??t? d??r'?av??n]; 14 July 1743 – 20 July 1816) was one of the most highly esteemed Russian poets before Alexander Pushkin, as well as a statesman.
Although his works are traditionally considered literary classicism, his best verse is rich with antitheses and conflicting sounds in a way reminiscent of John Donne and other metaphysical poets.
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