Gavriil (Gavrila) Romanovich Derzhavin was one of the most highly esteemed Russian poets before Alexander Pushkin, as well as a statesman. Although his works are traditionally considered literary classicism, his best verse is rich with antitheses and conflicting sounds in a way reminiscent of John Donne and other metaphysical poets.
- Occupation
- linguist, poet, writer, politician
- Position held
- member of the State Council of the Russian Empire
- Citizenship
- Russian Empire
- Born
- July 3, 1743, July 14, 1743, 1743
- Died
