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“He in his madness prays for storms, and dreams that storms will bring him peace.”

Quote by Mikhail Lermontov

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Mikhail Lermontov

A renowned Russian writer, poet, and literary critic. His works are characterized by their profound thoughtfulness and artistic value, and have had a profound impact on Russian literature. more

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