As the so-called Poet of the Revolution, Vladimir Maiakovsky embodies the misfortunes and controversies of twentieth-century Russian history. He strove to invent a voice that was truly revolutionary; ...
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The Russian poet Vladimir Vladimirovich Mayakovsky (1893-1930) is best known for his colorful, declamatory style and his use of the language of the streets as poetic material. His artistic innovations...
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