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Andrei Bely: Biography, Facts and Career

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Boris Nikolaevich Bugaev (Russian: Бори́с Никола́евич Буга́ев, IPA: [bɐˈrʲis nʲɪkɐˈlajɪvʲɪdʑ bʊˈɡajɪf] ; 26 October [O.S. 14 October] 1880 – 8 January 1934), better known by the pen name Andrei Bely or Biely, was a Russian and Soviet novelist, Symbolist poet, theorist and literary critic. He was a committed anthroposophist and follower of Rudolf Steiner. His novel Petersburg (1913/1922) was regarded by Vladimir Nabokov as the third-greatest masterpiece of modernist literature. The Andrei Bely Prize (Премия Андрея Белого), one of the most important prizes in Russian literature, was named after him. His poems were set to music and performed by Russian singer-songwriters.

Quick facts about Andrei Bely

  • Full name: Andrei Bely
  • Born: 1880-10-26
  • Nationality: Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic
  • Known as: Author
  • Wikidata ID: Q212632

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Who is Andrei Bely?

Boris Nikolaevich Bugaev (Russian: Бори́с Никола́евич Буга́ев, IPA: [bɐˈrʲis nʲɪkɐˈlajɪvʲɪdʑ bʊˈɡajɪf] ; 26 October [O.S.

What nationality is Andrei Bely?

Andrei Bely is Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic.

When was Andrei Bely born?

Andrei Bely was born on 1880-10-26.

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