Zhukovsky in Paris

Zhukovsky stayed in Paris for only a short time—only about six weeks, it seems. He went there not for pleasure and not for joy; he had to familiarize himself with book repositories, with some scholars and educational institutions, and purchase books and other special materials for his upcoming teaching activities. He was already well educated, his mind enriched with knowledge; but he wanted to learn more practically so as to guide the education entrusted to his responsibility correctly, diligently, and with full benefit…