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(Best Known as the Author of the Poem 'The Seasons', a Classic Work of Lithuanian Literature) Kristijonas Donelaitis was a Prussian Lithuanian poet and Lutheran pastor known for writing the first classic Lithuanian language poem, The Seasons (Metai). This poem is considered one of the principal works of Lithuanian poetry as it depicts the everyday life of Lithuanian peasants, their struggles with serfdom, and the annual cycle of life. Donelaitis dedicated his professional life to serving as a pastor and creating significant literary works that portrayed the experiences of his people.
