Derzhavin
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Oustrialov, the historian, truly characterizes most of the voluminous writers of this epoch, as mediocre verse makers, for claiming merits in the cases of Bogdanovich, Khemnitzer, Von Vizin, Dmitriev, and Derzhavin.
From Russia As Seen and Described by Famous Writers by Esther Singleton
Lomonosov Punin found fault with for too simple and free a style; while to Derzhavin he maintained an attitude almost of hostility, saying that he was more of a courtier than a poet.
From A Desperate Character and Other Stories by Constance Garnett
The name of Derzhavin is spoken of with reverence among his countrymen: he was the laureate of the epoch of Catherine, and had a fresh ode for every new military glory.
From Russia As Seen and Described by Famous Writers by Esther Singleton
I began to read different poems in our books, but neither Dimitrieff nor Derzhavin could help me.
From Childhood by C. J. Hogarth
On being shown my verses, he called me to his side, and said: "Who knows, my cousin, but that he may prove to be a second Derzhavin?"
From Childhood by C. J. Hogarth
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