M.Yu. Lermontov’s Poetry

The book contains a detailed analysis of the works that are incorporated in the college and university curricula for those entering humanities faculties. At the same time, it gives a description of Mikhail Lermontov as a human and creative individual and defines the features of his worldview and artistic manner, providing the main milestones of the poet’s life and creative path. The book also discusses the aspects of Lermontov's biography and art that were rarely dealt with by Soviet literary critics such as his attitude to religion, domestic behavior, certain weaknesses of classically Lermontovian works, etc. The manual is addressed to high school students, applicants, students and teachers.