Plody nauk

poem by Kheraskov

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Plody nauk, meaning "The Fruits of the Sciences," is a didactic poem written by Mikhail Matveyevich Kheraskov in 1761. Kheraskov was an influential figure in Russian classicism, known for his epic poems and plays.1

Plody nauk served as a polemic against Jean-Jacques Rousseau's critique of scientific advancement. While Kheraskov's works were highly regarded in the 18th century, they are now primarily of interest to specialists.1

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Mikhail Matveyevich Kheraskov
His didactic poem Plody nauk (1761; “The Fruits of the Sciences”) was a polemic against Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s attack on scientific progress. Though they were highly respected during the 18th century, Kheraskov’s works were rejected by the 19th century and now are read only by specialists.
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His didactic poem Plody nauk (1761; “The Fruits of the Sciences”) was a polemic against Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s attack on scientific progress. Though they were highly respected during the 18th century, Kheraskov’s works were rejected by the 19th century and now are read only by specialists.
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