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Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Blok
Birth Date: November 28, 1880
Death Date: August 7, 1921
Place of Birth: St. Petersburg, Russia
Place of Death: Petrograd, Russia
The Russian poet Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Blok (1880-1921)
was a leading figure in the Russian symbolist movement. His
strongly rhythmic poetry is characterized by metaphysical imagery,
dramatic use of legend, and responsiveness to history and to
social life.
Some of Blok's more famous books:
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