The life & times of Taras Shevchenko (part 2)
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What Is Shavjanko's Poetry?
Shavjanko's poetry is taught in every form of school, but most are not understandable for students. Romantic philosophy was that all people are equal and nations have the right to free development. This later caused a series of revolutions in Europe, the so-called spring of nations. It was in 1849, Italy with Haribaldi, Hungary against Austria, and also has the national poet of that time. His name was Shanda Patephe. He died, he was a young poet, 26, 27. He died when he was 26. And he also was like Shavchenko, he's often compared to Shavchenko with his revolutionary ideas.
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