Constantin Shapiro
Hebrew lyric poet and photographer (1839-1900) · Russia · On the map · Writers · Died at 60
Constantin Aleksandrovich Shapiro, born Asher ben Eliyahu Shapiro and known by the pen name Abba Shapiro, was a Hebrew lyric poet and photographer.
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A typical day, 30 days to 23 June 2026
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Though he converted to Russian Orthodoxy at an early age, Shapiro nonetheless retained lifelong ties to Judaism, Zionism, and his mitnagedic roots, themes of which featured prominently in his poetry. He was described by Yeshurun Keshet as "a poet of the national legend, the first author of the ballad in Hebrew literature."
