Exegi Monumentum by Alexander Pushkin. Short summary

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Alexander Sergeyevich sums up his intense activity. He declares that he will never be able to die completely, as he will always be remembered by the common people.

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Pushkin declares that he managed to build for himself an unwrought monument, the path to which will never be overgrown, because the poet will forever remain in people’s memory. According to the creative figure, the height of the aforementioned architectural object exceeds the similar indicator of the Alexandria Lighthouse.

The author believes that after the physical death of the body, his soul will continue to live in the cherished lyre. Alexander Sergeyevich states that he will experience happiness as long as there is at least one poet living in the world.

Pushkin writes that the rumor of his literary works in particular and biography in general will spread throughout Russia.

The creative figure believes that his popularity in the eyes of the common people is due to the fact that he managed with the help of a lyre to awaken bright feelings, to praise freedom and call to be benevolent to the fallen.

He urges the muse to behave in an obedient manner and at the same time not to fear offense.