"You will hear thunder and remember me, and think: she wanted storms."
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About Anna Akhmatova
Anna Akhmatova (1889-1966) was a renowned Russian poet known for her powerful and emotional poetry. She emerged as one of the most significant literary figures of the Silver Age of Russian poetry and continued to produce remarkable works despite facing censorship and persecution during the Soviet era. Akhmatova's poetry often explored themes of love, loss, war, and the human experience, resonating with readers worldwide and earning her international acclaim.
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