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Boris Godunov

Boris Godunov

Pushkin, Alexander

Hardcover

Classic Fiction

ISBN10: 1161424660
ISBN13: 9781161424669
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 94
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Boris Godunov is a historical play written by Alexander Pushkin, one of Russia's most celebrated poets and playwrights. The play is set in 16th-century Russia and tells the story of Boris Godunov, a powerful nobleman who becomes the Tsar of Russia after the death of Ivan the Terrible. The plot revolves around Boris's rise to power, his struggle to maintain his position, and the challenges he faces as he tries to govern the country. The play also explores themes of ambition, power, and corruption, as well as the role of the individual in shaping history. Pushkin's Boris Godunov is considered a masterpiece of Russian literature and has been adapted into various forms, including opera and film. The play is known for its poetic language, vivid characters, and historical accuracy, as well as its exploration of the human condition. It remains a popular and influential work in Russian culture and beyond.TSAR. Is it possible? An unfrocked monk against us Leads rascal troops, a truant friar dares write Threats to us! Then 'tis time to tame the madman! Trubetskoy, set thou forth, and thou Basmanov; My zealous governors need help. Chernigov Already by the rebel is besieged; Rescue the city and citizens.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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