Vladislav Khodasevich

Poet

Birthday May 16, 1886

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Russia

DEATH DATE Jun 14, 1939 (53)

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About

Russian poet whose works include Heavy Lyre (published in 1923) and European Night (published in 1927).

Before Fame

He was raised in Moscow by a Polish nobleman father and a Jewish-born, Christian-convert mother.

Trivia

He abandoned poetry writing during the 1920s to pursue a career in literary criticism.

Family Life

He was married to fellow literary figure Nina Berberova.

Associated With

His literary patron was the author Maxim Gorky.

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