'Six lyrics from the Ruthenian of Taras Shevchenko, also The Song of the Merchant Kalashnikov from the Russian of Mikhaíl Lermontov' Summary

The book "Six lyrics from the Ruthenian of Taras Shevchenko, also The Song of the Merchant Kalashnikov from the Russian of Mikhaíl Lermontov" is a collection of translations by Mikhail Yurevich Lermontov. The book contains six poems translated from Ruthenian language to Russian by Lermontov, and "The Song of the Merchant Kalashnikov" which he translated from Russian to English.

The six poems translated from Ruthenian are all works of Taras Shevchenko, a Ukrainian poet and artist who is considered a national hero in Ukraine. The poems included in this book are "The Caucasus", "The Dream", "The Gypsy Girl", "To Osnovianenko", "The Winds", and "The Widow's Lament". These poems showcase Shevchenko's talent for expressing the beauty and sorrow of life through his poetry.

"The Song of the Merchant Kalashnikov" is a translation of a famous poem by Lermontov himself. The poem is a ballad about a wealthy merchant who falls in love with a beautiful woman but is ultimately betrayed by her. It is a hauntingly beautiful piece that showcases Lermontov's mastery of language and emotion.

This book is an excellent example of Lermontov's skill as a translator and his appreciation for the works of other poets. It also provides readers with an introduction to the works of Taras Shevchenko, a poet who is not widely known outside of Ukraine.

Overall, "Six lyrics from the Ruthenian of Taras Shevchenko, also The Song of the Merchant Kalashnikov from the Russian of Mikhaíl Lermontov" is a must-read for fans of Lermontov's work and anyone interested in Ukrainian poetry. It showcases the talent of both Lermontov and Shevchenko and provides readers with a glimpse into the beauty and power of poetry.