theme of war in the works of Lermontov is one of the main places.Speaking about the reasons for her treatment of the poet, it is impossible not to note the circumstances of his personal life and historical events that influenced his worldview and found an echo in the works.
Important events of the biography
Mikhail Lermontov was born in 1814, when Russian troops finally defeated Napoleon.At the age of eleven, he becomes a witness to the revolt of the Decembrists at the Senate Square.From the Pugachev rebellion was isolated by some fifty years.1830 marked the French Revolution, in the Russian peasant unrest began.The future poets and writers at the time was sixteen years old.Not surprisingly, the two wars - Domestic 1812 and the Pugachev uprising - deposited deep in the memory not only of Lermontov, but many of his contemporaries.
war with Napoleon is particularly worried about the poet for many reasons.First of all it is, of course, demonstrated the full force and might of the Russian people.Also, the description of the War of 1812 was a sort of complaint about the current generation that lives in infamy.Moreover, Lermontov's father took part in it, and the poet's favorite grandfather - Athanasius and Dmitry Stolypin - became heroes Borodin.It is not surprising that the house is constantly discussed the theme of war.Lermontov as a sponge absorbs these conversations.
Poems war
talk about the war, and at Moscow University and at the School of Guards sub-ensigns and cavalry cadets, where he studied Lermontov.Poems of War of 1812, he began writing early, while still a teenager.
«Borodino field»
One of the first works devoted to the Battle of Borodino was the poem "Borodino Field".He wrote in his seventeen years.This youthful poem Lermontov demonstrates the determination to fight for their homeland through.The narration in the first person, so the reader is difficult to understand with whom he engaged in dialogue - with a simple soldier, officer, infantry or artillery.The image of the hero does not claim to historical documentary, because the young Lermontov has not got rid of the romantic worldview.His speech is far from folk, he uses the word book, inspired by the lyrics of Zhukovsky.For example: "the children of midnight", "the shadow of the grave," "fateful night."
«Borodino field" is very different from anything that has been written about the battle earlier.And it was not that in the poem perfectly combined the author's fiction and real events of the battle.Lermontov's hero is full of life, it does not have the detachment that was inherent to the heroes of the above Zhukovsky.
«Two giant»
military theme - one of the principal to which the young Lermontov wrote.The War of 1812 is also affected, and in the poem "Two giant."In it the poet allegorically depicts the Russian victory over Napoleon.He uses colloquial expression, song motifs and fabulous formula, epic images of the "Russian Knights" to prevail over evil.
especially strikingly succinct rivalry "daring" alien and wise "Russian Giant".In these two enemies we see allegorical confrontation between Russia and France, Kutuzov and Napoleon, the two armies, the two peoples.One - the "old Russian Giant" - shows all the strength and unwavering will of the Russian people, and the other - "a three-week heart of oak" - confidently and boldly, in Napoleonic believes that by taking Moscow, he will win.
Russian Vityaz absolutely calm, as if he knew that did not lose.The second giant is in the dreams of a grand victory, his mind clouded bylymi victories.In this we see his folly, and even audacity, even if he was brave, courageous, strong.Lermontov war was just such an opinion: the French arrogant.Therefore, in the poem, and the battle has not been shown, because it would not be at all.
«Borodino»
Analyzing Lermontov about the war, it is impossible not to say a few words about the poet's famous poem - "Borodino", written in 1837, the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Patriotic War of 1812.
In school, we learned by heart the fiery line.For the first time in the literature describes the war from the perspective of an ordinary soldier artillery.The "Field of Borodin's" Lermontov have tried to show the fight as a mass battle, but it is in "Borodino" he managed to draw a truly epic picture: outcome of the fight is entirely dependent on the actions of the people, their unity and solidarity.The soldiers were ready with their lives to win, "so we'll stand head for his homeland."
hero of "Borodino" easier "popular" than its romantic predecessor.Lermontov manage through the vernacular word to show us the psychology of the hero, an ordinary warriors, "eyes open", "morning lit Gun", "big box".Lermontov wrote "Borodino", based on the facts.This time he refused the author's fiction, recreating a picture of the battle of reliable sources.Despite the small amount, "Borodino" was a whole poem about the Napoleonic Wars.
Caucasian war
theme of war in the works of Lermontov is unlikely to be fully covered without mentioning the Caucasus.He certainly has a special place in the heart of a poet.There he lived, first fell in love, fought and died.
the first time in the Caucasus, Lermontov came a child of six, when my grandmother Elizabeth Arsenyev brought him to receive medical treatment.In the eleven years the young poet for the first time felt a deep sense of love, he is remembered for a lifetime.
In 1837 Lermontov obscure, shocked by the unexpected news of the death of Pushkin, wrote the poem "Death of a poet."Overnight he became famous, but gets along with fame and a link to the Caucasus.However, thanks to the efforts grandmother it lasted only a few months.
In 1840, after a duel with Ernest Barant, Lermontov once again sent to the Caucasus.The second link is very different from the first, which was more like a journey through the picturesque places.At this time, the first Nikolai demanded that participated in the battles and Lermontov.The war in the Caucasus in the years aggravated rebellion Highlanders.
distinguished poet in the battle as a brave warrior and a cold-blooded.He is absolutely not afraid of being killed, so one could ride near positions where the enemy is.We know that the mountaineers themselves respected poet of courage.It is worth to believe that the Caucasus was formed Lermontov's attitude to the war.
poet drew from childhood.Often he depicted in the paintings of the Caucasus, its picturesque landscapes, battles in which he participated.Thanks to these pictures, we can learn a lot about the war events experienced by Lermontov.Poet struck by the beauty of high mountains, rituals and customs of the local people.Most likely, hence it originates as colorful literature Lermontov.
«Valerik»
During the reference to the Caucasus war theme in the works of Lermontov replenished with new works.One of them was the poem "Valerik."Taking part in military battles, Lermontov kept a journal, which was the basis for "Valerik."The poem is named after the river that runs in the Caucasus.Comparing "Valerik" a summary of the log, you can see that they match not only the facts, but also the style of writing, and even the whole line.
Home poem - a love letter addressed to Barbara Lopukhina feelings to which the poet carried through for many years.But amid the carnage seems to love him childish.Moreover, he realizes that the lover does not love him, and finally he is ready to say goodbye to her.Description battles It is therefore necessary to show all the ugliness and cruelty of war, its senselessness.
Conclusion
theme of war in the works of Lermontov runs through all his work.Patriotic War of 1812, the revolt of the Decembrists, Caucasian war - hard times fell on those 27 years that he lived Lermontov.Poems about the war out of his pen surprisingly "national", patriotic and soulful.The poet has shown us the strength, the courage, the courage, the power of the Russian people, all those qualities which are not alien to him.
