Bella Akhatovna Akhmadulina managed to become one of the most famous and readable Russian lyric poets of the second half of the 20th century.
She began to write poems as a child, her own poetic manner began to be developed at about 15 years old. At 22, the poet wrote one of her most famous poems. "On my street which year ...", which later became a song and sounded in the film "Irony of Fate or Enjoy Your Bath!".
In addition to writing lyric works, Bella Akhmadulina also acted in films several times, wrote scripts for films, and was engaged in translations. For her creative work, she received many prestigious awards and prizes.
In our article you can familiarize yourself with the most famous poems by Akhmadulina - her best works.
10. I have been dead so many times ...
The poem was written in 1975. In the 70s. the poetess managed to visit Georgia, this country inspired her to create many lyric works. In those years, Akhmadulina actively translated the texts of Georgian poets into Russian.
Poem “I've been dead so many times ...” It is a kind of gratitude to Georgia for the opportunity to live on and continue to create.
The lyrical heroine says:
"I was tormented by life, need,
fear in the morning that all over again.
But Georgia always me
called to her and rescued. "
Apparently, these lines are a reflection of the thoughts of the author of the work. Georgia received the poetess well, "Tiflis showered with gifts"gave inspiration. The last lines of the verse indicate that the poet’s gratitude is great, but it will still not be enough to thank and "Serve love" of this land.
9. Do not give me much time
The work was created by the author in 1957. The work of Bella Akhmadulina gravitated to the poetry of the sixties, from 1957 to 1958 she was even the wife of Yevgeny Yevtushenko, who was the brightest representative of this literary direction.
For reference: The poetry of the sixties was considered the poetry of a new generation, questions of friendship and love were often raised in their poems.
Poem “Don't give me much time.” dedicated to reflections on friendship.
The work is filled with sadness, the lyrical heroine expresses sadness that the relationship between her and her friend is broken, she reports:
“I know it won't work again
Nothing from this meeting. ”
There is a point in friendship; it is impossible to renew it.
8. Is it time to indulge in love?
The poetess wrote many poems on love topics, one of which is "Is it time to indulge in love?".
Interesting fact: this poem was put to music by A. Petrov, the song was played in the 1984 cruel romance film by Eldar Ryazanov based on the play “Brideless” (A. Ostrovsky), performed by Valentina Ponomareva.
The poem can be called a romance, in it the song genre, song and melody are harmoniously interwoven. The lyrical heroine misses the old days, believing that “Ours now undead and destroys us”. Lyrical hero "He is in love, and gentle, and staten".
To create images, the poetess actively uses such artistic and pictorial means as epithets, metaphors and comparisons.
7. Enter the stage
Poem “Go on stage” was created in 1973. In this work, the author reflects the feelings of the poet, who needs to present his creative works to the listener.
In the first lines, the author admits to the public that for her to enter the stage is like “Present snow it's easy to fly from heaven to please February ”, but here he urges the listener not to believe her.
Further, the poetess tells how hard it is for the author to give public speeches, she compares them with walking on a tightrope.
Interesting fact: B. Akhmadulina’s creative evenings were loved by listeners and admirers of her talent, but the poetess was always worried before the performances, believing that the audience could be changeable.
When reading a poem, one can understand that the author speaks sincerely, frequent repeated emotional exclamations testify to this.
This work became very close to creative people, in 1984 his words turned into a song performed by Alla Pugacheva for the film “Came and I speak”.
6. On my street which year ...
Verse “On my street which year ...” was written in 1959, at that time the poetess was only 22 years old, he is devoted to the topic of friendship.
The whole work is permeated with quiet sadness and sadness, the lyrical heroine does not reproach, does not hold anger at her friends, she tries to treat them leaving her life wisely and with understanding, even justifying these people.
Also in his work, the author draws pictures of adult life, which is full of routine and leaves no room for friendly gatherings.
Left alone, the lyrical heroine accepts this feeling calmly and confidently, without fear.
5. Spell (Do not cry for me - I will live)
The work was written in 1968. The poem is called "Spell", which can mean a passionate prayer or request or verbal wording with magical powers.
Literary scholars have repeatedly called B. Akhmadulin a follower of the creative traditions of A. Akhmatova and M. Tsvetaeva.
Many poets wrote about the confrontation between poetry and those around them, this poem by Akhmadulina was also written on this topic.
The lyrical heroine confronts the crowd, she is not afraid to look ridiculous or silly in front of her, in almost every stanza of the poem she shows her inner strength.
4. Oh my shy hero
Composition “Oh my shy hero” was created in the 1960-1961s. Researchers of the poet's work suggest that it was based on facts from the biography of Akhmadulina.
Many people know that the poetess was briefly married to the poet Yevgeny Yevtushenko, but their union was interrupted due to pregnancy, since he was not ready for such responsibility.
The poem sounds deep experiences of the lyrical heroine, it draws a parallel between real life and theatrical production, the author compares the acting, his presence on stage with the publicity of a famous person, whose personal life immediately becomes known to others and becomes an object of condemnation.
Interesting fact: this work sounded in the movie "Office Romance" (1978), it was read by Svetlana Nemolyaeva.
3. She clung to love
Authorship of a work “She clung to love” often attributed to B. Akhmadulina, but most sources report that in fact this poem was written by Alla Pugacheva herself, who was his performer.
The verse refers to a love theme. The lyrical heroine of the work desperately does not let go of previous love relationships, although they are already finished.
The poem also expresses the idea that love often does not come to those people, but to someone who cannot appreciate it.
2. And finally, I’ll say ...
Literary scholars consider the work "At last I will tell you…" one of the most profound and soulful.
But, alas, inspiration visited B. Akhmadulina not at the moment of happiness, but in one of the most difficult periods of her life, namely when parting with Yevgeny Evtushenko (first spouse). The gap between the two creative personalities was very difficult.
The poem breathes bitterness, hopelessness, the lyrical heroine has a broken heart, she doubts her mental state, the world around her loses its colors and sounds.
Interesting fact: the poem sounded in the film "Cruel Romance" (1984), performed by Valentina Ponomareva.
1. Do not part with your loved ones
Poem “Do not part with your loved ones” was written in 1932 by Anna Akhmatova, his authorship is often attributed to B. Akhmadulina in connection with the fact that the poetess read it from the stage more than once.
Akhmadulina is also considered a follower of the poetic traditions of Akhmatova, so the authorship of their works is sometimes confused.