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About Joseph Brodsky
He is a Russian-American literary icon who has gained recognition as a poet and has contributed to literature across the world.
Personal Life
Iosif Aleksandrovich Brodsky was the name his Jewish parents gave him at birth. His parents were Maria Volpert Brodskaya, an interpreter and Alexsandr Brodsky, her father who worked as a professional photographer. They were from a poor family and were ostracized due to their Jewish status. During the Siege of Leningrad, he almost lost his life along with his parents due to hunger. His auntie however was not so lucky and passed away.
Career
Some of the poems he has worked on include “Elegy for John Donne and Other Poems”, “Joseph Brodsky: Conversations”, “Ostanovka v pustyne” and “Konets prekrasnoi epokhi: stikhotvoreniia” among others.
Death
In 1996, while living in New York City, he suffered from a heart attack in his home and died.
Trivia
In 2008, a film titled “A Room and a Half” was released based on a mixture of his life and fiction.
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F.A.Q. about Joseph Brodsky
When is his birthday?
Joseph Brodsky's birthday is on May 24, 1940.
In how many days is his birthday?
Joseph's birthday is in 56 days
How old was Joseph when he died?
He was 55 years old.
When did he die?
He died in January 28, 1996.
How old would he be today?
Joseph Brodsky would be 83 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Joseph from?
He was born in Leningrad, Russia, USSR.