The article is dedicated to the lesser-known lyrical poems and songs of the Soviet writer K. M. Simonov, which were published only once or not published at all. In the course of the research, the author turns to the poet's personal archive at the Russian State Archive of Literature and Art (RGALI). The inseparable connection between K. Simonov's lyrical works and the conflicts of his personal life is emphasized. Special attention is given to his front-line lyrics and poems written at the sunset of his life. By comparing the first editions of the corresponding poems with subsequent ones, the author concludes that the poet constantly worked on his texts even when they had seemingly already been published and had won the hearts of millions of readers. The research also focuses on those poetic lines that were in the poet's personal archive and had not been published before. The article employs comparative, dialectical, and historical methods of knowledge. Additionally, the author applies synthesis and analysis methods. A number of the poet's poems are published in the form in which they were originally conceived, as well as those that were previously unpublished. For the first time, the poet's personal correspondence concerning his personal life, particularly his relationship with theater and film actress V. V. Serova, is introduced into scholarly circulation. The conclusion is made about the gaps in his collected works published from 1979 to 1987. The author concludes that the enduring value of K. M. Simonov's front-line poetry remains significant in current conditions. The article also notes, among other things, the necessity for a creative person to have a muse to whom they could dedicate the fruits of their nocturnal vigils. The absence of such a muse signifies a creative crisis, which is extremely difficult to overcome, if at all possible.
Aleksandr Evseev (Fri,) studied this question.