: This massive library offers various historical editions of Lermontov’s collected works. You can download the full volume containing "Beglets" by selecting the "PDF" option in the download section.

You can find high-quality, free PDF versions of the poem at these digital archives:

: While they focus heavily on English texts, their "Russian" category often includes Lermontov’s major poems. Check here for clean, digitized versions.

: Search for "Лермонтов Беглец" to find scanned copies of classic 19th and 20th-century publications. Most public domain books here have a "Download PDF" button in the settings menu.

: Written around 1838, it reflects Lermontov’s fascination with the Caucasus and his recurring "lonely hero" motif, though in this case, the hero is tragic rather than romantic. Tips for Downloading