Already not for one generation of people who love Russian literature, the life of M. Lermontov is of interest. Some of her moments are still shrouded in mystery. And many events, if covered, are so ambiguous in several ways that they completely confuse the reader.
Of course, in the framework of the school curriculum, the biography of Lermontov M. Yu. Is studied, however, quite superficially and briefly. Information about the writer is presented dryly, in strict chronological order, without the slightest deviation. And you always want to dig more to find out the details of some events, their background, to see the mask of the genius of an ordinary person with his inclinations and vices.
M. Yu. Lermontov. Interesting facts from life: the influence of appearance on the character of the writer
People say that small growth, as a rule, indicates a person’s great anger. To Lermontov this can be fully applied. The writer was short (below 170 cm), had crooked legs, a disproportionately large head and a hump. Yes, and limped. Of course, the poetic soul could not feel comfortable in such an ugly shell. Lermontov was distinguished by impudent behavior, vindictiveness, causticity, and arrogance. He was merciless to the weaknesses of others. Contemporaries characterized him as a person to the last degree unpleasant, repulsive, bile, moody and spoiled. Probably, it was no coincidence that during 26 years of his life he managed to take part in 3 duels, and barely escaped 4 more.
M. Yu. Lermontov. Interesting facts from life: food and a sense of proportion
A fellow writer at Moscow University recalled that Mikhail was overly voracious. A sense of proportion in this matter refused him. When his favorite dish was served, he pounced on him and often left friends without dinner. He ate not only a lot, but also did not distinguish at all that he had just tasted, for example, which meat was served: lamb, veal or game. There was a case when friends asked to bake buns stuffed with sawdust in order to convict Mikhail of a lack of gastronomic taste. So after a walk he attacked them, ate two and reached for the third, but then friends had to stop him and admit to the rally. Lermontov, of course, was enraged by such a joke and ran away. Since then, he dined only at home.
M. Yu. Lermontov. Interesting facts from life: strange fun
They say that Lermontov loved to upset almost completed marriages. To do this, he pretended to be an ardent lover, dedicated verses to someone else's bride, showered her with flowers, gifts, and provided other signs of attention. Mikhail did not disdain to commit suicide if the girl marries another. But as soon as the engagement was dissolved due to the fact that the bride was in love with the poet, his ardor was instantly replaced by cold indifference. Sometimes he generally openly informed his victim about the rally, laughed in her face.
M. Yu. Lermontov. Interesting facts from life: details of the duel
For a century and a half there has been a legend that the fight was wrong. In the evening, General Verzilin’s wife, Lermontov, once again joked with Martynov. Tom was not used to it, and he would have been silent if this had not happened in the presence of the ladies. Martynov said this to the poet on the street in an even, calm voice. He asked not to repeat this from now on, otherwise he would find a way to silence Mikhail. Lermontov only laughed and forgot about this conflict. But soon seconds came to him from Martynov. They fired, as expected, with 30 steps. However, according to generally accepted rules, the duel was absolutely unauthorized. Violated the rules of Lermontov. The first shot was behind him, and he fired him into the sky, that is, once again insulted his opponent. If he did not want to kill, he had to aim above Martynov’s head. Well, he shot right at the poet. Death occurred as a result of a serious injury and a large loss of blood after a few minutes.