Out Loud

Multi-talented, rebelliously passionate, lyrically tender, and most importantly, unconventional, Vladimir Mayakovsky is one of the titanic figures of Russian art. He literally captivates the reader's attention with the "fire of the heart," excitement, and unusual metaphors. His entire biography is reflected in his poems and lyrical works, with the most significant ones presented in this collection. By reading these poems, the reader becomes a participant in the poet's discoveries, feels his creative movement, understands the themes, questions, problems, and obstacles that arose in his path, and grasps how precisely Mayakovsky attempted to cope with them, experiencing the tragedy of a creative individual who found himself in early 20th century Russia.