Night
Night - meaning Summary
Moonlight Stills the World
Yesenin’s Night presents a simple, meditative scene of rural nature falling silent under moonlight. The poem traces sleeping rivers, pines, and birds, while a repeated refrain emphasizes pervasive hush. The moon’s light transforms the landscape into silver, creating a calm, reverent atmosphere that highlights stillness and continuity in the steppe. The spare language and repetition evoke a quiet, timeless night rather than action or narrative.
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