Alexander Sumarokov belongs to the literary record as a writer whose work outlasted the moment that produced it.
The record lists Alexander Sumarokov as Russian poet, playwright.
Alexander Sumarokov was born at Moscow in 1717. His recorded nationality is Russia. He was educated at First Cadet Corps.
The eighteenth century built the literary marketplace - periodicals, subscription publishing, and readers who paid.
He worked as playwright, poet and librettist.
The writing is recorded in Russian.
His work is classed as poetry and drama.
Literature is judged by re-reading, which is a slower and harsher test than acclaim.
Recognition followed: Order of Saint Anna, 1st class and Order of Saint Anna.
That the work was written from Russia matters: language, censorship and the reach of a publishing industry decide which books travel and which stay local.
Alexander Sumarokov died in 1777, aged 60. The books remain, which is the only durable form a writing life takes.
Achievements
- Order of Saint Anna, 1st class
- Order of Saint Anna
- Genres: poetry and drama
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