Admirers of Russian classic Mikhail Lermontov known as a very talented poet, a follower of Pushkin, a fighter for justice, an ardent opponent of autocracy and slavery.But few people think about what is really the person was a world-famous writer, how it relates to the environment, whom he loved and whom he hated.Contemporaries writer not really complain about it, the premature death of Lermontov's duel no one upset, and Tsar Nicholas I and the general said: "The dog - a dog's death."
Appearance and character of the poet
appearances is an interesting fact of life in Lermontov.The writer was short, had crooked legs, large head, ugly face, kyphosis.At a young age Mikhail started to go bald, and an accident while riding a horse made it even lame.The physical disadvantages should be added and untidiness.The writer does not care about personal hygiene, he often changed his shirt only after it tore at him friends, before the clothes were dirty and smelly.
unpleasant appearance affected the character of the poet.Interesting facts from the life of Lermontov, he was merciless to the weaknesses of others, he could not make small talk, and spoke boldly sarcastically, he behaved arrogantly, no one forgave personal grievances.Lermontov's contemporaries dubbed ignorant, obnoxious type of "bad man who never about who did not respond well," "jaundiced, corrupted and angular creature."Because of the complex nature of the writer had a chance in his short life to visit the 3 duels.
intemperance in eating and bad jokes
excessive love for food and the lack of any sense of proportion - this is an interesting fact of life in Lermontov.The poet was so voracious that devoured everything dishes served at the table, very often leaving their friends hungry.If he saw a favorite dish, then laughing and shouting at him and threw a fork pierces the most delicious pieces.Once friends decided to play a trick on Mikhail Yurevich and ordered him to bake pies with sawdust.After a long walk he was so hungry he ate a muffin and was taken already for another while his companions did not stop showing inedible stuffing.
Interesting facts from the life of Lermontov's concern and his communication with other people.Because of ugly appearance poet could not like women, so he stirred the imaginations and seduced them, puffing the mysterious and gloomy look, draping in Byronism.In secular receptions writer has always stood on the sidelines, choosing a victim, which then directs the shrill, venomous look.His black eyes led to confusion, even men and women and in general turned to flight.
Fatal facts of life Lermontov
Mikhail was known as a very unlucky man harbingers of tragedy and setbacks marred shadow life of the poet.He soon left without parents brought her grandmother, other relatives treated him with hostility.Even at birth the midwife suddenly said that the boy did not die a natural death.Mikhail unbeaten in all competitions, and games of chance.Another interesting fact of life Lermontov: the writer visited a fortune teller Kirchhoff, and that he foretold a quick death.
Whatever it was, Mikhail is one of the most talented Russian poets.
