Vissarion Belinsky quotes

Vissarion Belinsky was a Russian literary critic and philosopher, widely regarded as a founder of Russian literary criticism. His passionate essays and reviews deeply influenced Russian literature and social thought. He championed realism and fought for social change through literature. Here are 2 of his quotes:

I am strongly convinced that the people or society is the best and the most unerring critic. (Vissarion Belinsky)
Do not worry about the incarnation of ideas. If you are a poet, your works will contain them without your knowledge - they will be both moral and national if you follow your inspiration freely. View quote
Vissarion Belinsky

Vissarion Belinsky

Occupation: Russian Critic
Born: May 30, 1811
Died: May 26, 1848
Quotes count: 2
Wikipedia: Vissarion Belinsky

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