Poems and painting, Week of April 28, 2025

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Dear readers and subscribers, this week I had a wonderful time exploring American, French and Russian poetry, adding delightful poems in these three languages that showcase the diverse cultural expression and rich literary heritage inherent in each tradition. The exploration into American poetry revealed unique voices and innovative styles that often reflect the societal shifts and historical contexts of the nation. In addition, diving into French poetry allowed me to appreciate its lyrical beauty and romantic nuances that have inspired countless generations. Likewise, the depth and emotion captured in Russian poetry resonate profoundly, often echoing the complexities of life and the human experience. I also continued our exciting series on Ivan Ivanovich Shishkin, highlighting his stunning painting “Park in Pavlovsk”, which beautifully encapsulates the serene essence of nature and the masterful technique employed by Shishkin. Each brushstroke in this piece tells a story, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the tranquility and splendor of the natural world. I truly hope you’ll find something to uplift and enjoy as we share these artistic explorations together!



American Poetry – Poésie Américaine – Американская поэзия

Poems by Oliver Wendell Holmes: A Sun-Day Hymn, Cacoethes Scribendi, The Flower of Liberty, The Height of the Ridiculous, The Katydid

Poems by John Pierpont: Warren’s Address, Warren’s Address to the American Soldiers, The Fugitive Slave’s Apostrophe to the North Star

Poems by Walt Whitman: To A Pupil, Links, The Waters, To The States, Tears


Poésie Française – French Poetry – Французская поэзия

Poèmes d’André Marie Chénier: La Jeune Captive, Hymne, Quand Au Mouton Bêlant, Comme Un Dernier Rayon

Poèmes d’Alphonse de Lamartine: Sultan, le cheval arabe, La Fenêtre de la maison paternelle, À Laurence, À M. de Musset, en réponse à ses vers, Sur un don de la duchesse d’Angoulême aux indigents de Paris, en 1841

Poèmes de Pierre Jules Théophile Gautier: Watteau, Le Triomphe de Pétrarque, Melancholia, Niobé, Cariatides


Русская поэзия – Russian Poetry – Poésie Russe

Стихи Константина Николаевича Батюшкова: Безрифмина совет, К Мальвине, Пастух и соловей, Н. И. Гнедичу, Н. И. Гнедичу

Стихи Петра Андреевича Вяземского: Послание к Жуковскому в деревню, Объявление , Быль в преисподней, К портрету выспреннего поэта, Сравнение Петербурга с Москвой

Стихи Афанасия Афанасьевича Фета: Ты видишь, за спиной косцов, Псевдопоэту, С какой я негою желанья…, Я уезжаю. Замирает…, Не избегай; я не молю…


Парк в Павловске - 1889
Парк в Павловске – 1889

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Site Progress Week of April 9, 2024

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Dear readers and subscribers, I am thrilled to introduce 3 new poets this week. Join me in welcoming the French poet Louis Aragon, the American poet Clark Ashton Smith, and the Russian poet Alexander Sergeevich Griboyedov, along with an array of captivating new poems on our American, French, and Russian poetry pages.

Clark Ashton Smith (1893-1961) remains an influential American writer and artist. He garnered early local recognition, with the support and enthusiasm of George Sterlinge. As a poet, Smith is celebrated as “The Last of the Great Romantics” and “The Bard of Auburn”. His work received high praise from his contemporaries.

Louis Aragon (1897-1982) remains a celebrated French poet, widely recognized as a leading figure in the surrealist movement in France. Alongside André Breton and Philippe Soupault, he co-founded the influential surrealist review Littérature. Notably, he was also known for his contributions as a novelist and editor, and from 1959 onwards, was regularly considered for the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Alexander Sergeevich Griboyedov (1795–1829) left an enduring legacy through his timeless comedy “Woe from Wit.” His remarkable contributions as an influential figure and visionary thinker greatly shaped the course of Russian cultural advancement.

In sharing these poetic treasures with you, I hope to kindle a love for poetry in diverse languages and to celebrate the incredible richness of world literature. Thank you for joining me on this enriching literary journey.

I hope you’ll find something to enjoy.


American Poetry – Poésie Américaine – Американская поэзия


Poems by Clark Ashton Smith: Chant To Sirius, Nero, The Morning Pool, The Night Forest, The Star-Treader

Poems by Phillis Wheatley: An Hymn To The Evening, Goliath Of Gath, On Recollection, On The Death Of A Young Gentleman, To A Lady On The Death Of Her Husband

Poems by Edgar A. Guest: The Children, The Comedian, Faith, The Burden Bearer, “It’s a Boy


Poésie Française – French Poetry – Французская поэзия


Poèmes de Louis Aragon: Chambre garnie, Charlot mystique, Fugue, Pur Jeudi, Soifs de l’Ouest

Poèmes d’Alfred de Musset: La Nuit d’août, La Nuit d’octobre, Lettre à M. de Lamartine, À la Malibran, L’Espoir en Dieu

Poèmes de Paul Éluard: Volontairement, Rubans, Raison De Plus, Lesquels ?, L’ami


Русская поэзия – Russian Poetry – Poésie Russe

Стихи Александра Сергеевича Грибоедова: Давид, Лубочный театр, Н. А. Каховскому, От Аполлона, Эпитафии доктору Кастальди

Стихи Анны Ахматовой: Косноязычно славивший меня, Легкие летят недели, Ленинград в марте, Летний сад, Лилии

Стихи Афанасия Афанасьевича Фета: Месяц и роза, Ты так любишь гулять…, Окна в решётках, и сумрачны лица…, Не первый год у этих мест…, Томительно-призывно и напрасно


This week there was no article but you can have a look at the painting Ivan Shishkin and A. Guinet in the studio on the island of Valaam by Ivan Ivanovich Shishkin

И.И.Шишкин и А.В.Гине в мастерской на острове Валааме - 1860
И.И.Шишкин и А.В.Гине в мастерской на острове Валааме – 1860

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