IZMAILOV Alexander

Born in 1873
He graduated from the course at St. Petersburg Theological Academy. Since 1895. (in part under the pseudonym of Smolensk) published numerous short stories, novels and poems in "Picturesque Review", "Son of the Fatherland", "News", "North" and others. Since 1898. Takes an active part in the Stock-Exchange Gazette, which is a critical satirical piece, wrote theater reviews and manages the literary section. Also takes an active part in the "Russian Word". Literary works and his poetry became part of the collection: "Black Crow" (2 ed., 1903), "fish-word" (1903), "In the seminary" (1903), "Autumn of dead flowers Belated" (1905), "Hurricane "(1910)," Stories "(1912). Written as drama "Doomed" and "Poems" (1905). The best way to succeed Izmailov stories of the spiritual life. As a critic, Izmailov stands outside some schools with large closely following all the outstanding and talented, regardless of the direction. Critical studies Izmailov collected in the book: "At the turn", "obscuring idols and new idols" (1910), "Literary Olympus" (1911), "Knut Hamsun" (1910), "Colorful banners" (1913). Great success enjoyed talented parody Izmailov, collected under the title of "distorting mirror" (St. Petersburg, 1908, 3rd ed., 1910). S. In.