Kolas, Jakub (yä`k
b kō`läs), 1882–1956, Belorussian poet and novelist, whose original name was Konstantin Mitskevich. With Janka Kupala, he was a leading figure in Belorussian national and literary life. Among his many works are novels concerned with moral themes, such as Through Life (1926), with collectivism, and with war themes, among them The Fisherman's Hut (1949). Kolas is best known for his stirring patriotic poems, including New Earth (1923).
b kō`läs), 1882–1956, Belorussian poet and novelist, whose original name was Konstantin Mitskevich. With Janka Kupala, he was a leading figure in Belorussian national and literary life. Among his many works are novels concerned with moral themes, such as Through Life (1926), with collectivism, and with war themes, among them The Fisherman's Hut (1949). Kolas is best known for his stirring patriotic poems, including New Earth (1923).Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
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