Pavel Bazhov belongs to the literary record as a writer whose work outlasted the moment that produced it.
The record lists Pavel Bazhov as Soviet writer (1879–1950).
Pavel Bazhov was born at Sysert in 1879. His recorded nationality is Russia. He was educated at Perm Theological Seminary.
Around the turn of the twentieth century, literary form itself came under argument, and the certainties of the realist novel were dismantled.
He worked as journalist, writer and children's writer.
The writing is recorded in Russian.
His best-known work is The Malachite Box. Literature is judged by re-reading, which is a slower and harsher test than acclaim.
Recognition followed: Stalin Prize and Order of Lenin.
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.
Pavel Bazhov died in 1950, aged 71. The books remain, which is the only durable form a writing life takes.
Achievements
- Stalin Prize
- Order of Lenin
- Notable work: The Malachite Box
