A Hero of our Time

By Mikhail Lermontov

Chronology of Works

1837 - Death of a Poet written and circulated in form of manuscript copies.

1838 - Began publishing lyrics on a regular basis. Kalashnikov and The Tambov Treasurer's Wife published. September 8th: Dated Version VI of The Demon.

1839 - August 5th: Dated manuscript of The Novice.

1840 - April: A Hero of Our Time published. October: Collection of poetry published

1841 - May: A Hero of Our Time (2nd edition) published. July 27th: Killed in a duel by Major Nikolai Martynov