My Favorite Writer (M. Lermontov)
One of Russia's most celebrated poets of all times, Michael Lermontov was born in Moscow in the family of a nobleman. He spent his childhood and youth in Tarckany, in the province of Penza.
In 1830 Lermontov entered the Moscow University, but very soon he had to leave it. Then he entered St. Petersburg School of Cavalry Cadets. He finished it and served in the Hussar Regiment of the Imperial Guard.
In 1837 the poet was exiled to the Caucasus for his poem "Poets Death". In 1840 Lermontov was exiled to the Caucasus for the second time. He was provoked into personal quarrel with his schoolmate. The quarrel led to a duel. On July 15th, 1841 the poet was killed. He was not even 27 at that time.
Lermontov began writing when he was very young. One of his first writings to be published was his verse tale "Hadji Arbek".
But he won fame as a poet after his poem "Poets Death" was published. Lermontov's poems "Demon" "Mtsyri" his great novel "A Hero of Our Time" and his play "Masquerade" are masterpieces of Russian literature.
Whether he wrote poetry, drama or prose, the stamp of his genius was to be found on his works. Lermontov"
s influence as of a poet and a thinker on all Russian writes can"t be overestimated.
My favorite writer (M. Lermontov)
One of Russia's most famous poets of all time, Mikhail Lermontov was born in Moscow into a noble family. He spent his childhood and youth in Tarkhany, Penza province.
In 1830, Lermontov entered Moscow University, but was soon forced to leave his studies. Then he entered the St. Petersburg School of Cavalry Junkers. He graduated from it and served in the imperial guard regiment.
In 1837, the poet was exiled to the Caucasus for his poem “The Death of a Poet.” In 1840, Lermontov was exiled to the Caucasus for the second time. He was provoked into a personal quarrel with a friend. The quarrel led to a duel. On July 15, 1841, the poet was killed. He wasn't even 27 years old.
Lermontov began writing when he was still very young. One of his first published works was the story in verse "Haji Arbek".
He became famous as a poet after his poem “The Death of a Poet” was published. Lermontov's poems "Demon", "Mtsyri", the novel "Hero of Our Time" and the play "Masquerade" are masterpieces of Russian literature.
Whether he wrote poetry, drama or prose, the stamp of genius lay on all his works. Lermontov's influence as a poet and thinker on all Russian writing cannot be overestimated.
My Favorite English Writer
It "s said that none of the British writers of our age enjoyed such popularity all over the world as Agatha Christie did. Her works were translated into many languages, and scores of films were made using them as the script.
The name of Agatha Christie is a synonym for high-class detective story, as well as Pele is a symbol of football, and Marilyn Monroe is an embodiment of femininity. According to Agatha Christie herself, she began to write just to imitate her sister whose stories had already been published in magazines.
And suddenly Agatha Christie became famous as if by miracle. Having lost her father at an early age, the prospective writer didn't receive even a fairly good education. During the First World War she was a nurse, then she studied pharmacology. Twenty years later she worked in a military hospital at the beginning of the Second World War.
The favorite personages of the "queen of detective story" are the detective Hercules Poirot and the sedate Miss Marple who carry out investigations in noisy London and delusive quiet countryside. The composition of her stories is very simple: a comparatively closed space with a limited number of characters, who are often plane or train passengers, tourists, hotel guests or residents of a cozy old village.
Everyone is suspected! Murders in the books of Agatha Christie are committed in most unsuitable places: in the vicar"s garden or in an old abbey; corpses are found in someone"s libraries being murdered with the help of tropical fishes, a poker, candelabra, a dagger or poison. Once Agatha Christie wrote: "Some ten years will pass after my death, and nobody will even remember me...". The writer was mistaken.
Agatha Christie's novels are very popular now. People of all continents read and reread "The Oriental Express", "Ten Little Negroes", "The Bertram Hotel", "The Corpse in the library" and other of her novels time and again , enjoy films made by her works, and one can hardly find a country where people do not know her name.
My favorite English writer
They say that none of the English writers of our time has enjoyed such popularity in the world as Agatha Christie. Her works have been translated into many languages, and dozens of films have been made based on these stories.
The name of Agatha Christie is synonymous with a first-class detective story, just as Pele is a symbol of football and Marilyn Monroe is the embodiment of femininity. According to Agatha Christie herself, she began writing in imitation of her sister, whose stories had already been published in magazines.
And suddenly Agatha Christie became famous, like in a fairy tale. Having lost her father, the future writer did not receive good education. During the First World War she was a nurse, then she studied pharmacology. Twenty years later, at the beginning of the Second World War, she was working in a military hospital.
The favorite heroes of the “detective queen” are Hercule Poirot and the reserved Miss Marple, who conducts investigations in noisy London and in the deceptive silence of the countryside. The plot of her stories is very simple: a relatively limited space with a small number of characters: airplane or train passengers, tourists, hotel residents or inhabitants of a small cozy village.
Everyone is a suspect! Murders in Agatha Christie's books are committed in the most inappropriate places: in the apothecary's garden or in the old abbey; corpses are found in someone's libraries, killed with the help of tropical fish, a poker, a candelabra, a dagger or poison... Once Agatha Christie wrote: “About ten years will pass after my death - and no one will even remember me...” The writer was mistaken.
Agatha Christie's novels are still very popular today. People from all continents read and re-read "The Orient Express", "The Bertram Hotel", "Ten Little Indians", "A Corpse in the Library" and her other novels, enjoy films based on her works, and you cannot find a country where they do not know her name.
Topic: My favorite American writers
Topic: My favorite American writers
I am a big fan of world literature. I can't imagine my life without reading. After opening a new book, you every time go on a fascinating journey, try on the role of the main character and live through the exciting, joyful, and sometimes tragic events together with him. Perhaps I can be called a romantic person because I prefer the good old rustling pages to modern audiobooks and electronic devices. The list of books which have been read by me goes beyond the list of works limited by the curriculum for literature. Today I can tell you about the distinctive features of the French, British, German or American literature.
I am a big fan of world literature. I can't imagine my life without reading. After all, every time you open a new book, you go on an exciting journey, try on the role of the main character, live with him exciting, joyful, and sometimes tragic events. I guess you can call me a romantic, because I prefer the good old rustling pages to modern audiobooks and electronic devices. The list of books I have read goes beyond the list of works limited by the school literature curriculum. Today I can already talk about the features of French, English, German or American literature.
The literature of America attracts me with its patriotism, cheerful humor, courage, sober outlook on life and love of nature. The especially bright period in the development of American literature, in my opinion, is the 20th – 21st century, when there was a rapid development of several directions simultaneously. Ernest Hemingway's, a giant of the American and world literature, created his works exactly in that period.
American literature attracts me with its patriotism, cheerful humor, good spirits, a sober outlook on life, and love of nature. A particularly bright period in the development of American literature, in my opinion, is the 20-21st century, when there was a rapid development of several directions at the same time. It was during this period that the work of such a giant of American and world literature as Ernest Hemingway occurred.
The protagonists of his works are wholesome, strong-willed people with high moral principles. They hate war and admire the beauty and power of nature, love sincerely and struggle with meanness and injustice. The unique laconic style of Hemingway to the era in which he lived and wrote his works as well as understand the writer’s moral code. Reading Hemingway, you start to breathe the same air with his heroes. Of course, I"m not a great expert, but I am sure that a person who has not read "The Old Man and the Sea" does not know anything about the American literature.
The main characters of his works are solid, strong-willed people with high moral principles. They hate war and admire the beauty and power of nature, sincerely love and fight meanness and injustice. Hemingway's unique, laconic style helps the reader get closer to the era in which the writer lived and worked, and understand the writer's moral code. Reading Hemingway, it’s as if you begin to breathe the same air as his heroes. Of course, I'm not a great expert, but I believe that a person who has not read The Old Man and the Sea knows nothing about American literature.
The creative activity of such world famous writers as Theodor Dreiser, F. Scott Fitzgerald, John Steinbeck and many others, falls on the same period. And, besides, in the twentieth century such new areas as fantasy and science fiction began their rapid development. The names of Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, Edgar Burroughs, Robert Shackley, Henry Kuttner and other American fiction writers of the 20th -21st century became iconic for several generations of science fiction fans.
The same period also includes the work of such world-famous writers as Captain Dreiser, Francis Scott Fitzgerald, John Steinbeck and many others. And in the twentieth century, new directions began to rapidly develop - fantasy and science fiction. The names of Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, Edgar Burroughs, Robert Sheckley, Henry Kuttner and other American science fiction writers of the 20th and 21st centuries have become iconic for several generations of science fiction lovers.
As for me, I have read most of the fiction best-sellers written by famous authors - a series of books about the "human cub" who became a real king of the jungle, about time travels, about a girl Ellie who went to a magician, and many others. But the writings of George RR Martin have made the greatest impression on me, and, in particular, the cycle of his novels "A Song of Ice and Fire", the screen version of which is known worldwide as the "Game of Thrones."
As for me, I read most fantastic bestsellers written by famous authors - a series of books about the “man cub” who became the real king of the jungle, about time travel, about the girl Ellie who went to the wizard with her friends and many others. But what made the greatest impression on me was the work of George R.R. Martin and, in particular, his series of novels “A Song of Ice and Fire”, the screen version of which is known throughout the world as “Game of Thrones”.
In his imagination, the writer managed to create an entire world, reminding the Middle Age era. The magnitude of the action and the amount of detail really amaze the reader. On the continent of Westeros there unfolds a fierce struggle for the royal throne between the representatives of several warring families. On the pages of the series you will meet warriors, monks, artisans and members of royal families.
In his imagination, the writer managed to create a whole world reminiscent of the era. Middle Ages. The scale of the action and the amount of detail simply amazes the reader. A fierce struggle for the royal throne is unfolding on the continent of Westeros, waged by representatives of several warring families. On the pages of the series you will meet warriors, monks, artisans, and representatives of royal families.
The inhabitants of the fictional world have their own system of government, religion and traditions, and they all somehow become the participants of wars and intrigues initiated by contenders for the throne. Following the events of the novel is a real pleasure for a fan of fantasy. To be honest, I had to postpone doing some home assignments to read a new book to the end as quickly as it was possible.
The inhabitants of the fictional world have their own government system, religion and traditions, and they all somehow become participants in the wars and intrigues unleashed by pretenders to the throne. Watching the events of the novel unfold is a true pleasure for a fantasy lover. To be honest, I had to put off doing some homework in order to quickly finish reading another book.
It should be noted that the first"king's of horror" - Stephen King's works were written. and vulnerable in his childhood boy surpassed the popularity of the American horror literature’s founder, Edgar Allan Poe. Of course, my parents and teachers recommend me too much on King’s writings, but I could not resist and got acquainted with one of the most “harmless” novels, which was created by the writer in collaboration with Peter Straub.
My Favorite Writer (M. Lermontov) - My favorite writer (M. Lermontov)
My Favorite Writer (M. Lermontov)
One of Russia's most celebrated poets of all times, Michael Lermontov was born in Moscow in the family of a nobleman. He spent his childhood and youth in Tarckany, in the province of Penza.
In 1830 Lermontov entered the Moscow University, but very soon he had to leave it. Then he entered St. Petersburg School of Cavalry Cadets. He finished it and served in the Hussar Regiment of the Imperial Guard.
In 1837 the poet was exiled to the Caucasus for his poem "Poets Death". In 1840 Lermontov was exiled to the Caucasus for the second time. He was provoked into personal quarrel with his schoolmate. The quarrel led to a duel. On July 15th, 1841 the poet was killed. He was not even 27 at that time.
Lermontov began writing when he was very young. One of his first writings to be published was his verse tale "Hadji Arbek".
But he won fame as a poet after his poem "Poets Death" was published. Lermontov's poems "Demon" "Mtsyri" his great novel "A Hero of Our Time" and his play "Masquerade" are masterpieces of Russian literature.
Whether he wrote poetry, drama or prose, the stamp of his genius was to be found on his works. Lermontov"
s influence as of a poet and a thinker on all Russian writes can"t be overestimated.
My favorite writer (M. Lermontov)
One of Russia's most famous poets of all time, Mikhail Lermontov was born in Moscow into a noble family. He spent his childhood and youth in Tarkhany, Penza province.
In 1830, Lermontov entered Moscow University, but was soon forced to leave his studies. Then he entered the St. Petersburg School of Cavalry Junkers. He graduated from it and served in the imperial guard regiment.
In 1837, the poet was exiled to the Caucasus for his poem “The Death of a Poet.” In 1840, Lermontov was exiled to the Caucasus for the second time. He was provoked into a personal quarrel with a friend. The quarrel led to a duel. On July 15, 1841, the poet was killed. He wasn't even 27 years old.
Lermontov began writing when he was still very young. One of his first published works was the story in verse "Haji Arbek".
He became famous as a poet after his poem “The Death of a Poet” was published. Lermontov's poems "Demon", "Mtsyri", the novel "Hero of Our Time" and the play "Masquerade" are masterpieces of Russian literature.
Whether he wrote poetry, drama or prose, the stamp of genius lay on all his works. Lermontov's influence as a poet and thinker on all Russian writing cannot be overestimated.
My favorite writer is Anton Pavlovich Chekhov. In my opinion, he is the greatest Russian dramatist and short-story writer. I"m never tired of reading and rereading his plays and humorous stories.
Chekhov was born in 1860 in Taganrog. In 1879 he went to Moscow, where he studied medicine. Though he practiced little as a doctor in his lifetime, he was prouder of his medical knowledge than of his writing talent.
While in college, Chekhov wrote humorous sketches for comic papers to support his family. He collected the best ones into a volume, Motley Stories, in 1886. The book attracted the attention of the publisher of the Novoje Vfemja, Russia's largest paper, and Chekhov was asked to contribute stories regularly.
Chekhov, as an established writer, was able to develop a style of his own. Though he never gave up writing comic stories, he began working in a more serious vein. In 1887 Ivanov, his first play, established Chekhov as a dramatist.
From then on, he concentrated on writing plays, as well as short stories.
Chekhov was seriously ill. He had tuberculosis and knew what it meant. By 1892 his health was so bad that he was afraid to spend another winter in Moscow. He bought a small estate near a village Melikhovo, 50 miles from Moscow. He spent 5 years there, and those were happy years in spite of the illness. He wrote some of his best stories there, including Ward No.6, several well-known one-act comedies and two of his serious dramatic masterpieces, The Seagull and Uncle Vanya.
The Seagull was first staged in the Alexandrinsky Theater in Petersburg. It was a complete failure because of the dull and clumsy production. It was a cruel blow to Chekhov. However, the play was successfully performed as the first production of the Moscow Art Theater in 1898. From then on, Chekhov was closely connected with this theater and with its founder, K.S. Stanislavsky. In 1901 he married an Art Theater actress, Olga Knipper, who acted in his play The Three Sisters the same year.
Chekhov's health went from bad to worse and he had to spend the remaining years in the Crimea and other health spas.
The Cherry Orchard, his last play, was produced in 1904. Soon after the first night Chekhov died. He was 44.
Chekhov had an immense influence on the 20th century drama. Besides, several generations of writers both in Russia and abroad studied and imitated Chekhov to perfect their own literary style.
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My favorite writer is Anton Pavlovich Chekhov. In my opinion, he is the greatest Russian playwright and author short stories. I never get tired of reading and re-reading his plays and humorous stories.
Chekhov was born in Taganrog in 1860. In 1879 he went to Moscow, where he studied medicine. Although he practiced little as a doctor in his life, he was more proud of his medical knowledge than his talent as a writer.
At university, Chekhov wrote humorous sketches for newspapers to support his family. He collected the best in the collection "Motley Stories" in 1886. The book attracted the attention of the publisher of Novoye Vremya, a major newspaper in Russia, and Chekhov was invited to collaborate regularly.
Chekhov, as a recognized writer, managed to develop his own style. Although he never gave up writing humorous stories, he began to work in a more serious vein. In 1887, Ivanov, the first play created by Chekhov, marked him as a playwright.
From then on, he concentrated on writing plays as well as short stories.
Chekhov was seriously ill. He suffered from tuberculosis and knew what it meant. By 1892 his health was so bad that he was afraid to spend another winter in Moscow. He bought a small estate near the village of Melikhovo, 50 miles from Moscow. He spent 5 years there, and they were happy years, despite his illness. He wrote some of his best stories there, including "Ward No. 6", several famous one-act comedies and two serious dramatic masterpieces, "The Seagull" and "Uncle Vanya".
"The Seagull" was first staged at the Alexandrinsky Theater in St. Petersburg. It was a complete failure due to the boring and clunky production. This was a cruel blow for Chekhov. However, the play was successfully staged by the Moscow Art Theater in 1898. Since then, Chekhov has been closely associated with this theater, and with its founder, K. S. Stanislavsky. In 1901, he married the Moscow Art Theater actress, O. L. Knipper, who played in his play “Three Sisters” that same year.
Chekhov's health became worse and worse, and he had to spend his remaining years in the Crimea and other resorts.
“The Cherry Orchard,” he released his last play in 1904. Shortly after the premiere, Chekhov died. He was 44.
Chekhov had a huge influence on twentieth-century drama. In addition, several generations of writers in Russia and abroad studied his work and imitated him in order to improve their own literary style.