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Alexander Kushner is “one of the best lyric poets of the 20th century, and his name is destined to stand among the names, dear to the heart of any whose native language is Russian” (I. Brodsky) The creative life of the poet is given to poetry with all the fullness of genuine talent, sincerity and love for this kind of literature and the inability to not be devoted to him.
"Love for verses makes a person happier than those who are indifferent to them." - writes in the preface to this book Alexander Kushner.
In front of you, the poet’s chosen poet, the author of more than 50 poetic books, laureate of many literary awards, including the State Pushkin Prize (2001), the Russian National Prize "Poet" (2005)