by Anna Akhmatova
translated by Richard Wilbur

The Akhmatova Project
Akhmatova's life was filled with richness as well as sorrow. Go to Project History to learn about a theater production based on her life. Explore the links within for a biography and a photo gallery of the Russian writer. 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.