The Three Calm Theory

The doctrine or classification of literary styles ("calm") is a system developed by Mikhail Vasilievich Lomonosov in the 18th century. In the days of the great Russian scientist and writer, this teaching was the first in the history of Russian literary criticism.

A little biography of the compiler of the theory of three calm

Mikhail Vasilievich was born back in 1711 in the village of Denisovka and in almost 55 years of his life and work he was noted in Russian culture as one of the very first Russian scientists who had interests in many scientific fields.

In addition to literature, Lomonosov was fascinated by natural experiments, chemistry, physics, history, geography and astronomy. By the way, few people know that it is Mikhail Vasilyevich who is the discoverer of the presence of the atmosphere of the planet Venus. In addition to recognition in his own country, then the former Russian Empire, and assignment of the rank of state adviser, professor of chemistry and full member of the St. Petersburg Imperial Academy of Sciences, Lomonosov was also an honorary member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.

In addition to the theory of the three styles of Lomonosov, which was published during his lifetime in Russian Grammar, Mikhail Vasilievich is famous for such humanitarian works as The Brief Guide to Rhetoric and Rhetoric, as well as the compilation of the rules of Russian poetry.