""Lermontov"" by Janko Lavrin is a biography of the famous Russian poet and writer, Mikhail Lermontov. The book explores Lermontov's life, from his childhood in Moscow to his tragic death in a duel at the age of 26. Lavrin delves into Lermontov's literary career, including his most famous works such as ""A Hero of Our Time"" and ""The Demon"". The biography also examines Lermontov's relationships with other writers and intellectuals of his time, as...