Professor David Peimer
Alexander Pushkin: 1799-1837
Summary
An overview of the life and achievements of Alexander Pushkin (1799–1837), the Russian poet, essayist, novelist, and playwright. It details Pushkin’s short but remarkable life, highlighting his challenges living under tsarist rule, his contributions to Russian literature, and his dedication to Enlightenment and Romantic ideals. The lecture also explores Pushkin’s noble lineage, focusing on his great-grandfather, Major General Abram Petrovich Gannibal, who rose to prominence in the Russian Imperial Court.
Professor David Peimer
David Peimer is a Professor of Literature, Film and Theatre in the UK. He has worked for the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, New York University (Global Division) and was a Fulbright Scholar at Columbia University. Born in South Africa, David has won numerous awards for playwriting and directing in New York, UK, Berlin, EU Parliament (Brussels), Athens, Budapest, Zululand and more. He has most recently directed Dame Janet Suzman in his own play, Joanna’s Story, at London Jewish Book Week. He has published widely with books including: Armed Response: Plays from South Africa, the digital book, Theatre in the Camps. He is on the board of the Pinter Centre (London), and has been involved with the Mandela Foundation, Vaclav Havel Foundation and directed a range of plays at Mr Havel’s Prague theatre.
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