Vladimir Mayakovsky

Vladimir Mayakovsky

Vladimir Vladimirovich Mayakovsky (Влади́мир Влади́мирович Маяко́вский) (July 19 1893 – April 14, 1930) was a Russian and Soviet poet and playwright. He is among the foremost representatives of early-20th century Russian Futurism.

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    My verse has brought me no roubles to spare:
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    Vladimir Mayakovsky (1893–1930)

    Too slow, the wagons of years,
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