ZONTAK Anna Petrovna

(1785 - 1864)
Author of a number of fairy tales and stories of original and translated. Artworks Sontag, simply stated, heartfelt, sincere, are undeniable imprint of the influence of Zhukovsky, which Sontag grew up together and maintained friendly relations. She successfully combined an entertaining storyline, often borrowed from positive data from the life of people, animals, nature, in general it was not only an interesting storyteller, but also a good promoter. From original works of Sontag first appeared in 1830. her "Tale for Children", was followed by a short story "A brilliant worm" (1834), "The Sacred History for Children" (1837, 9 publications), "Oriental tale" (1839), "Three Comedy" (1842), " Present for Children "(1861)," Fairy Tales "(1862), etc.. The greatest success enjoyed: "The new novel for children" (1842) and "Eve" (1864). All that matters is her "Memories of Zhukovsky (" Moskvityanin, 1849,? 9, 1852,? 18).