Joseph Brodsky
Joseph Brodsky was a renowned Russian-American poet and essayist, awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1987. Born in Leningrad in 1940, Brodsky faced persecution in the Soviet Union for his literary work and was eventually exiled to the United States in 1972. His poetry is celebrated for its depth, linguistic richness, and exploration of themes such as exile, time, and memory. Brodsky's influence extends beyond poetry, as he was also a professor and a translator, contributing significantly to the literary world until his death in 1996.
Born on Feb 24, 1940 (85 years old)
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Sweden:
The Russian dissident Joseph Brodsky wrote a poem about Shevchenko after Ukraine's independence in 1991.
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Switzerland:
He was a popular poet who emigrated to the USA during Soviet times.
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Panama:
Joseph Brodsky founded the Ninety Plus Gesha Estates coffee farm in 2006.
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Spain:
Joseph Brodsky, a Nobel laureate, documented the human greatness above the darkness of dictatorship.
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Italy:
Joseph Brodsky is cited for warning that literature often surpasses reality.
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Romania:
Joseph Brodsky's works were included in the CIA's distribution to challenge the communist narrative.
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Russia:
Joseph Brodsky was one of the historical figures held in the 'Kresty' prison.
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