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Sasha Cherny

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Sasha Cherny · Arts & Literature

What

Poet / lyricist

When

1880, Odessa, Russian Empire (now Ukraine) — 1932, Le Lavandou, France

Where

Ukraine · Russia · France

Biography

Sasha Cherny is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Poet / lyricist

How & why

Sasha Cherny (pen name of Alexander Glikberg) was a Russian poet and satirist celebrated for his sharp, ironic verse in the era of the journal 'Satirikon', and later for tender children's writing produced in émigré exile in France. He remains a classic of Russian satirical poetry. Born into a Jewish family in Odessa, he was of Jewish origin.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jewish Poets & Lyricists

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Poet / lyricist

Source: Jinfo.org — Jewish Poets & Lyricists