Alexander Pushkin
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Definition
Proper noun A Russian poet, playwright, and novelist of the Romantic era, widely considered the founder of modern Russian literature. He lived from 1799 to 1837.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- Many consider Alexander Pushkin to be the greatest Russian poet.
- The works of Alexander Pushkin have been translated into many languages.
- We studied a poem by Alexander Pushkin in class today.
Advanced Usage
- "Pushkinian" (adjective): Relating to or characteristic of Alexander Pushkin or his works.
- The novel has a certain Pushkinian elegance in its prose.
Variants and Related Words
- Pushkin (proper noun): The shortened, most common form of the name.
- The museum is dedicated to Pushkin.
Synonyms
- The Bard of Russia (a literary epithet, analogous to "The Bard of Avon" for Shakespeare).
Noun
- Russian poet (1799-1837)