CELEBRATE
ALEXANDER SERGEYEVICH PUSHKIN'S BIRTHDAY
WITH THE WILL & ARIEL DURANT LIBRARY
WITH THE WILL & ARIEL DURANT LIBRARY
LOS
ANGELES, CA
Join the Will & Ariel Durant Library on June 8, 2013 to
celebrate the birthday of Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin, generally
considered to be the greatest Russian
poet and father of modern Russian literature. Events include a puppet show,
featuring one of Pushkin's greatest fairy tales, “The Tale of the Fisherman and
the Fish.” Arts and crafts time is also planned for children following the
show, reinforcing the lessons learned through Pushkin's legendary storytelling.
Alexander Pushkin produced his great works during the
Romantic period, publishing his first poem at age fifteen, and being recognized
by literary experts around the world by the time he graduated from Tsarkoye
Selo Lyceum. Under strict censorship from the Tsar, Pushkin penned his greatest
works, a play entitled “Boris Godunov” and a novel in verse, Eugene Onegin
between 1825 and 1832. Pushkin's legacy is that of a writer who created works
so deep and complex, many have not been translated to English. He used natural
styles of speech combined with foreign influence to change the way Russian
literature was written. Pushkin also became an influence on Russian Opera, with
his works being added to pieces using his signature style of verse.
The puppet show is produced by Tree of Wonders, a Los
Angeles based group which uses traditional Russian styles to create unique
characters for their shows. Providing educational yet entertaining experiences,
Tree of Wonders performs at events thru-out the Los Angeles area to children of
all ages. Tree of Wonders provides timeless lessons via puppetry, teaching
lessons in both life and creativity that children always carry with them.
The event is held at the Will & Ariel Durant Library,
located at 7140 West Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046.
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Contact: Olga Leyman
Website: www.puppettheaterla.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/treeofwonders
