Akhmatova understood what was required of her in these darkest situations. I'm not convinced that artists today who clamor after money feel the same way: there is no precedent in American culture for Akhmatova's situation. And also, she was a master and not just any old poet; her genius made the difference as much as her bravery. But at …
Akhmatova understood what was required of her in these darkest situations. I'm not convinced that artists today who clamor after money feel the same way: there is no precedent in American culture for Akhmatova's situation. And also, she was a master and not just any old poet; her genius made the difference as much as her bravery. But at the end of the day it only took her individual stance to make that difference. The more the merrier, I suppose. But perhaps all that's needed is one conscious artist? That's what I like about her story.
Akhmatova understood what was required of her in these darkest situations. I'm not convinced that artists today who clamor after money feel the same way: there is no precedent in American culture for Akhmatova's situation. And also, she was a master and not just any old poet; her genius made the difference as much as her bravery. But at the end of the day it only took her individual stance to make that difference. The more the merrier, I suppose. But perhaps all that's needed is one conscious artist? That's what I like about her story.
On the topic of the arts: I hope poetry lovers looking for something to read will find something of sustenance in my chapbook, inspired (as it so happens) by the Slavic world much like Akhmatova herself: https://www.lulu.com/shop/felix-purat/night-journeys/paperback/product-p6kvz72.html?q=night+journeys&page=1&pageSize=4