Note 149 — Chapter 16 Alexander Lavrentyevitch Vitberg

Zhukovsky (1786–1852), the well-known poet, was tutor to the Tsarevitch, afterwards Alexander II. He was a man of fine and generous character. His original work is not of the first order, but as a translator from the European and classical languages he was of invaluable service in the development of Russian culture.—(Translator’s Note.)