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Derzhavin commenced writing "God" in 1780, but finished it only in 1784, under the influence of a strong religious emotion. It begins with an appeal to God, then extols the infinite power and wisdom of the Divinity. The individual is the reflex of the Divinity, and hence not insignificant. The relationship to God is recognized and, therefore ...
To go up on that high peak. Where the rose without thorns grows, Where virtue dwells: It takes my spirit and mind prisoner, Tell me how to find it. Tell me, Felitsa: How to live opulently yet justly, How to subdue the storm of passions. And be happy in the world.
Gavrila Derzhavin (1743–1816) is generally considered to be one of the founders of modern Russian literature, ushering Russia into the greater European tradition. The so-called slate ode was the last poem he completed. (updated 10/2021)
Nevertheless in the 18th century Gavrila Derzhavin’s father was only a poor country squire, who died when Gavrila was still young. Derzhavin received a slight formal education, entering Kazan High School in 1759. The level of education was substandard and he did not even receive his degree. In 1762 Derzhavin was called to serve in the ...
While it is known from Derzhavin's autobiographical writings that the poet had never been of one mind concerning Potemkin, only Soviet scholars Serman and Zapadov6 adequately appreciated the degree of Derzhavin's fascination with this hero. Derzhavin had personally been both thwarted and 5. Gavrila Derzhavin, "Na vzyatie Izmaila" (2: 361).
Dmitriev's approach is even more. remarkable when his autobiography is compared to the prose autobiography of Gavrila. Derzhavin, the greatest poet of his time. Derzhavin's autobiography ignores poetry. almost completely, and usually refers to the author's literary endeavours only when they intersect with the dominant thread of his political life.
Gavrila Derzhavin (1743 1816) Derzhávin, Gavriíl Románovich (der-shä’vin). A noted Russian poet; born at Kasan, July 14, 1743; died on his estate in the government of Novgorod, July 21, 1816. He won the favor of Catharine II. by his ode ‘Feliza’ (1782), and afterward rose to high office. His best poem is the ode ‘God,’ which has ...
