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"A Cloud in Trousers"

"A Cloud in Trousers" is a collection of poems by the Russian writer Vladimir Mayakovsky, first published in 1915. This work is significant in the context of Russian Futurism and expresses intense emotions, revolutionary fervor, and romanticism. The poems convey Mayakovsky's struggles with love, social issues, and the desire for personal and collective freedom. Known for its bold language and innovative style, the collection reflects the turbulent period of early 20th-century Russia, combining personal despair with a yearning for societal change. It remains a pivotal work in modernist literature.