Faddey Bulgarin belongs to the literary record as a writer whose work outlasted the moment that produced it.
The record lists Faddey Bulgarin as Russian writer and journalist (1789–1859).
Faddey Bulgarin was born at Pyrašava in 1789. 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 journalist, writer and literary critic.
The writing is recorded in Russian and Polish.
Literature is judged by re-reading, which is a slower and harsher test than acclaim.
Recognition followed: Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class and Knight of the Legion of Honour.
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.
Faddey Bulgarin died in 1859, aged 70. The books remain, which is the only durable form a writing life takes.
Achievements
- Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
