Alexander Sergeevich, although he did not live for long, managed to create a huge number of poetic and prose works of various genres. The great writer did everything he could to make the world a better place, and people who were kinder. The poem "Liberty" by Pushkin belongs to the early works, when the poet still believed in the opportunity to change the world for the better, eradicate tyranny and rid the people of hard labor. The poem was written in 1817, when Alexander Sergeyevich returned home from the lyceum.
The young lyceum student always believed that absolutely every person is born free, but society is to blame for the fact that he has to comply with conventions and change his principles. All sane people are burdened by rules invented by someone. The young poet did not even suspect censorship, so he naively believed that he could openly talk about his thoughts and direct people to the true path. Pushkin "Liberty" wrote in his incomplete 18 years. But even then, he understood that it would be very difficult for him to change the world independently.
While studying at the Lyceum, Alexander Sergeyevich gained literary fame, therefore, without hesitation, he decided to devote his life to writing. But he has a higher ideal, consisting in universal freedom, for which he is even ready to sacrifice his talent. The verse "Liberty" by Pushkin is predetermining the fate of the poet. After writing it, he decides not to waste his time on trifles and go towards a noble goal. Alexander Sergeevich decides that if God endowed him with literary talent, then you can not spend it on trifles.
In the poem "Liberty" by Pushkin reveals the life of Russia of that period. The poet notes that “disastrous shame” reigns in the country, and if rich people support power, then ordinary people languish from quitrents, corvee and serfdom.
Russia in the 19th century became famous for feats of arms and slavery. Alexander Sergeyevich becomes interested in what would be a society that got rid of the shackles of convicts. In his work, the writer develops the theme of freedom of choice. He believes that everyone should decide independently what he should do in life, choose his own path, and not obey someone’s orders.
Pushkin’s “liberties” is an open opposition to autocracy. The writer concludes that power in the country should not be inherited, worthy people should govern the state. Alexander Sergeevich believes that the tsarist regime is a symbol of the humility and “slumber” of the people. He reproaches the Russians for excessive humility and silence, but notes that they are not the first to tolerate lawlessness. This is what they did in Ancient Greece, Rome, Europe, while the rulers did what they pleased.
In the poem "Liberty" by Pushkin, you can find a prophecy about the emergence of secret organizations that can undermine the social foundations. The poet believes that the time will come when rulers and officials will also have to obey the law. Alexander Sergeevich understood the utopianism of the ideas and views described in this work, therefore, during his lifetime, Liberty was never published.