Poem "Angel" [Mikhail Yuryevich Lermontov]
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Mikhail Lermontov, born in 1814, was one of Russia’s greatest poets and a pivotal figure in Romantic #literature. His early life was marked by loss—he was raised by his grandmother after his mother’s death when he was only three. This deep emotional isolation profoundly influenced his outlook on life and art. Known for his brooding and often melancholic tone, Lermontov explored themes of fate, destiny, and the spiritual struggles of mankind.
"Angel" reflects Lermontov's broader literary themes—spiritual yearning, existential isolation, and the quest for meaning in a transient world. The #poem conveys a poignant vision of the soul's divine origin and its painful journey through life. In the end, the angel's song represents a fleeting memory of paradise, forever lost but deeply embedded in the soul's core. It is a testament to Lermontov's skill in merging the spiritual with the human condition, creating a work of timeless emotional and philosophical depth.
#Poetry "Angel" [Mikhail Yuryevich Lermontov]
At midnight an angel was crossing the sky,
And quietly he sang;
The moon and the stars and the concourse of clouds
Paid heed to his heavenly song.
He sang of the bliss of the innocent souls
In heavenly gardens above;
Of almighty God he sang out, and his praise
Was pure and sincere.
He bore in his arms a young soul
To our valley of sorrow and tears;
The young soul remembered the heavenly song
So vivid and yet without words.
And long did it struggle on earth,
With wondrous desire imbued;
But none of the tedious songs of our earth
Could rival celestial song.
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