Osip Emilyevich Mandelstam is one of the leading figures of Acmeism in Silver age. With unique characteristics, his poetry has acquired remarkable achievements. In his poetry there are many historical allusions such as Ancient Greek civilization and Roman civilization. The theme of his poetry can be summarized as hominine existence in the culture and time. The poet thinks instead of severing the connection between the history and culture, people should study the history and culture from the point of continuation of time. His discussion about history, time and culture inspires readers to think about the eternity of the art and essence of creation. By analyzing “INSOMNIA, HOMER, THE TIGHTENED SAIL”. This paper exhibits classic style, poetic rhythm and the viewpoint of historical culture in Mandelstam’s creation.