Pushkin

Focusing on Alexander Pushkin's life, this biography explores his evolution as a poet and thinker amidst Russia's socio-political landscape. It highlights his engagement with critical issues like constitutional monarchy, serfdom, and personal freedom, particularly in relation to the Decembrist movement. The author examines Pushkin's strategic efforts to craft his public image, portraying his life as a carefully constructed work of art that reflects his artistic and political struggles under scrutiny and surveillance.