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Part of the book: Verse Form and Meaning in the Poetry of Vladimir Maiakovskii

Robin Aizlewood

MHRA Texts and Dissertations 26

Modern Humanities Research Association

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Abstract.  Pro eto, Maiakovskii's last great love poem, was written between 28 December 1922 and 28 February 1923, a period of separation from Lily Brik which was agreed upon as a result of difficulties in their relationship. This separation is a renewed 'homelessness' for Maiakovskii. Maiakovskii's letters to Lily Brik from this period are invaluable as a background to the poem, but the separation from Lily Brik was probably only the final catalyst in the creation of the poem.

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