Praise to Man

Valery Yakovlevich Bryusov 1873—1924 — poet, playwright, and translator, founder of Russian symbolism. In his work, he often referred to the events of his restless era, contrasting the genius with the mediocre and celebrating man as creator and builder. Bryusov's poetry is characterized by all the main elements of symbolism — experimentation, mystery, hints, and ambiguity.