The article examines one of the forms of European panegyric — an appeal to the monarch who has just ascended to the throne by the “retired soldier. ” The focus is on the panegyrics published in the traditionally enemical countries — Sweden and Russia: “The Speech of the Retired Soldier Addressed to the King Gustav III on January 24. 1778” and “The Song to His Imperial Majesty Alexande... https://darthomes.shop/product-category/wall-shelves/