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Adomas Mickevičius

Born

in Zavosse (Zaosė) , Lithuania

December 24, 1798

Died

November 26, 1855

Genre

Romanticism, Classics

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Mickevičius was born in Zavosse near Naugarduko (modern day Belarus; at the time in Lithuania)and died in 1855. November 26. Constantinople, Turkey).

A. Mickevičius comes from an old Lithuanian nobility Rimvydai - Mickevičiai tribe that lived in the outskirts of the same ethnographic Lithuania - Rodūnės surroundings, in the seventeenth century.

At the end of the XVII century moved to the Naugardukas region in Lithuania. The Mickevičių family like all polonized nobility at the time wrote and spoke Polish, but considered themselves to be Lithuanian nobles.

Mickevičius was a poet and a teacher whose works are highly regarded by Lithuanians, Belorussians and the Poles.His most famous works include: „Krymo sonetai“ (1826)
„Vėlinės“ (1832)
„Ponas Mickevičius was born in Zavosse near Naugarduko (modern day Belarus; at the time in Lithuania)and died in 1855. November 26. Constantinople, Turkey).

A. Mickevičius comes from an old Lithuanian nobility Rimvydai - Mickevičiai tribe that lived in the outskirts of the same ethnographic Lithuania - Rodūnės surroundings, in the seventeenth century.

At the end of the XVII century moved to the Naugardukas region in Lithuania. The Mickevičių family like all polonized nobility at the time wrote and spoke Polish, but considered themselves to be Lithuanian nobles.

Mickevičius was a poet and a teacher whose works are highly regarded by Lithuanians, Belorussians and the Poles.His most famous works include: „Krymo sonetai“ (1826)
„Vėlinės“ (1832)
„Ponas Tadas“ (1834)

The poet entered the world of literature as combative romantic : hot defended the nation and the right to personal liberty, protest against serfdom , called to fight against the mighty fortress then the reaction - the authority. He cherished the love of his native land and its history. Like others of that time , romantically , saying he was " gente Lithuania , natione Polonia (Lithuanian nationality , Polish citizenship).

Historical poem "Gražina," " Conrad Valenrodas " exalted Lithuanians who fought against the Crusaders and their strong will , patriotism . They , like most famous poem "Ponas Tadas" poeticized Lithuanian nature created many vivid lyrical Lithuanian landscape paintings, epic old Lithuanian household, daily life images . Works , especially historical poem , promoted Lithuanian national movement , nation- building, had an impact on Lithuanian literature. From the rally at the monument of Mickevičius in Vilnius Lithuanian resurgence actually began for independence and freedom.

A. Mickevicčius invented a feminine name Gražina (from the word 'graži' - meaning beautiful in Lithuanian), the name is widespread in Lithuania and Poland. Another of his invented names is - Živilė - spread in Lithuania .
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	Ponas Tadas, arba paskutinis antpuolis Lietuvoje by Adam Mickiewicz, Adomas Mickevičius 3.01 avg rating — 19,520 ratings — published 1834 — 284 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Vėlinės by Adam Mickiewicz, Adomas Mickevičius 3.33 avg rating — 10,712 ratings — published 1821 — 37 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Vėlinės by Adam Mickiewicz, Adomas Mickevičius 2.65 avg rating — 7,744 ratings — published 1832 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Lenkų tautos ir lenkų piligrimystės knygos by Adam Mickiewicz, Adomas Mickevičius, Žilvinas Norkūnas (Translator) 2.63 avg rating — 191 ratings — published 1832 — 12 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ponas Tadas by Adam Mickiewicz, Adomas Mickevičius 3.04 avg rating — 49 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Lyrika. Baladės. Poemos by Adam Mickiewicz, Adomas Mickevičius really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 1975 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Quotes by Adomas Mickevičius (?)

“Tėvyne Lietuva, mielesnė už sveikatą!
Kaip reik tave branginti, vien tik tas pamato,
Kas jau tavęs neteko…”
― Adomas Mickevičius, Ponas Tadas

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“Dėl Lietuvos akis esu išverkęs
Bet, jei norėčiau tėviškėj numirti,
Aš nežinau, į gimtą savo šalį
kurį turėčiau susirast takelį...”
― Adomas Mickevičius

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