Wonderful Russian poet Derzhavin GabrielRomanovich first of all was a deeply religious man, always thinking about his Homeland and about the truth of human nature. His parents named him in honor of the Archangel Gabriel. It was this that to a large extent gave him not only spiritual, but also physical strength, made him responsible for his civic position and inspired the most courageous, honest and truthful things both in life and in work. At that time it was still unknown to anyone, the future genius poet, and so far only the young lyceum student Alexander Pushkin.
G. R. Derzhavin "Recognition"
Creativity of such a world-famous poet,as Derzhavin (1743-1816) represents the pinnacle of Russian classicism. At the beginning of his fruitful creative path, he imitated the main luminaries and the representatives of this style, A. P. Sumarokov and M. V. Lomonosov. Over time, Derzhavin began to deviate from these classical canons and began to look for his own artistic method of thinking.
Turn your attention to the poem"Confession". Derzhavin wrote it in 1807. It was this magnificent work that was the result of the entire creative period in the life of the famous poet. And here it is very interesting to find out which sides of Derzhavin’s mastery are reflected in “Confession”. After all, this is one of his best lyric works.
Creativity G. R. Derzhavina
At the end of the 1770s Derzhavin came out of the pen “Ode to the death of Prince Meshchersky” (1779), it was thanks to her that a new period of creativity of the famous poet was launched.
In 1783, the ode “Felitsa” was created, whichglorified Derzhavin as one of the great poets of Russia. Then the poems “God” (1784), “Autumn during the siege of Ochakov” (1788), “The Vision of Murza” (1789), “Waterfall” (1794) were written, where Derzhavin showed himself to be poetic innovator, because in the standard classical writing techniques, he introduces some parameters related to the use of elegy and satire.
Under Lomonosov, satire belonged to “lower”genres, compared with the "high" literature. All this led to a simplification and violation of the traditions of writing odes, where common folk vocabulary was used. In Russian literature Derzhavin first used the method of figurative symbolism of sound recording. She helped the listener to create in his imagination certain artistic images. Next, we will try to understand which sides of Derzhavin’s mastery are reflected in the “Confession”.
The purpose of the poet
It is common for any poet to look back at the end of his life.back and analyze his creative path in order to understand the important thing for which he lived, what he achieved in his literary work, and what ultimately formulated and predetermined his personality. The poem “Confession” is dedicated to this. Derzhavin confesses in him, as in confession, that he never was a holy one and did not know how to pretend, and also did not like to be important and philosophize.
Great Derzhavin
Which side Derzhavinsky skill reflectedin "Confessions"? He wrote this work as an adult, therefore his idealistic ideological views had already changed a lot. At a certain stage, he realized that often people evaluate others not for their talent, truthfulness and desire for self-improvement, but for their position, external data and, of course, for their financial well-being.
Arguing about which side Derzhavinskymastery reflected in the "Confession", it is worth noting the fact that here he is trying to reflect the essence of the Christian understanding that man is created in the image and likeness of God. The poet glorifies God for giving him his talent.
At the end of his poem "Confession" the writer even uses the famous biblical statement, which says that there are no sinless people, and who are sinless, let him throw a stone on his coffin.
Here Derzhavin asserts in his poeticlines that he is the same as everyone else, and does not want to rise above anyone. Gavriil Romanovich writes that he, like many people, was fascinated by the bustle of life and female beauty, popularity and fame.
Summary
Be that as it may, but this noblest poetin this matter lucky. He succeeded in a political career, he was a popular poet at court. Derzhavin could say much out loud, unlike others who preferred to remain silent and sit. He openly expressed his political views and was a supporter of the monarchy.
When Europe was seized by a wave of free-thinking,Derzhavin wrote odes to the Great Empress Catherine, in which he sincerely praised her intelligence and enterprise. Patriotism sat deep in it, so he always wanted to preserve the feats of simple Russian warriors in history. He felt contempt for luxury and arrogance, never envied those who had the power and money, but could not be silent if people used all this not for the good of Russia, but for their own selfish purposes. Literary scholars have repeatedly noted the great influence of Derzhavin on Russian literature.
