The Bronze Horseman

The Bronze Horseman, poem by Aleksandr Pushkin, published in 1837 as Medny vsadnik. It poses the problem of the “little man” whose happiness is destroyed by the great leader in pursuit of ambition.

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Article Title: The Bronze Horseman
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 14 November 2021
Access Date: February 22, 2025