I Loved You
I Loved You - fact Summary
Addressed to Anna Kern
A compact lyric of resigned, unrequited love. The speaker confesses a deep, private affection mixed with jealousy and timidity, yet insists the beloved should not be troubled by it. He accepts that his love may persist but hopes she finds happiness with another. Knowing the poem is addressed to Anna Kern helps readers situate its personal intimacy and emotional restraint within Pushkin’s own life.
Read Complete AnalysesI loved you: and, it may be, from my soul the former love has never gone away, but let it not recall to you my dole; I wish not sadden you in any way. I loved you silently, without hope, fully, in diffidence, in jealousy, in pain; I loved you so tenderly and truly, as let you else be loved by any man. I loved you I loved you: and perhaps this flame Has not gone out completely in my soul; No longer shall it ever cause you pain; I do not want to sadden you at all. I loved you frantically, without reserve, At times too jealous, and at times too shy, I pray to God you get what you deserve — Another man with love as true as mine. Translated by Andrey Kneller
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