Alexander Pushkin (1799-1837) was one of the premier writers in 19th century Russia, creating a lyrical voice for a country beginning to put its writing on the map. With a fondness for Byron, Pushkin let the lyricism of his background explode on to pages in such works as Eugene Onegin, The Prisoner of the Caucasus, and Bakchisaraysky Fountain. Pushkin was also a playwright, creating such dramas as Mozart and Salieri and The Covetous Knight.
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