The Silver Age of Russian Poetry

The Silver Age of Russian Poetry refers to a flourishing period of literary creativity from the late 19th century to the early 20th century, roughly spanning from the 1890s to the 1910s. Marked by innovation and experimentation, this era featured prominent poets like Anna Akhmatova, Osip Mandelshtam, and Boris Pasternak. Their work often explored themes of love, existentialism, and the human experience, reflecting the socio-political turmoil of the time. This period is distinguished from the earlier "Golden Age" by its modernist influences and a greater focus on individual expression and personal emotion.