

by Anna Akhmatova
translated by Richard Wilbur
Anna Akhmatova
Akhmatova's life was filled with richness as well as sorrow. Explore this site to read a biography and hear her read a poem. Prepare a profile of the author that describes her personality, her favorite places, and her lifestyle in St. Petersburg. Illustrate the profile with a silhouette or drawing.
A
Journey with Lot’s Wife
At this site, read a thoughtful response to Akhmatova's
poem. Then go to the Next page and read another poem
with the same title. Write a page comparing the woman's personality
as it is portrayed in both poems. Be sure to include your
reaction to the online essay.
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