Which tragic event personally affected Akhmatova in 1921?
Economic Crisis
Bolshevik Revolution
Execution of her first husband
Her house burned down
Answer
The execution of Akhmatova's first husband, Nikolai Gumilyov, in 1921, deeply impacted her life and poetic career. During this tumultuous era of political upheaval following the Russian Revolution, Gumilyov's arrest and subsequent execution left a profound emotional scar on Akhmatova. This tragic event became a recurring motif in her poetry, evoking themes of grief, loss, and the enduring power of memory in the face of personal tragedy.
Unlocking the Veil: The Enigma of Anna Akhmatova
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