Boris Godunov and Little Tragedies - Couverture souple

Pushkin, Alexander

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1847491472 ISBN 13 : 9781847491473

Editeur : Oneworld Classics Ltd, 2010

Synopsis

A tale of intrigue, deception, murder and retribution, "Boris Godunov" charts the rise and fall of an ambitious prince who cannot avoid facing the consequences of his dark past. Based on the historical figure of the nobleman Boris Godunov, who seized power from Ivan the Terrible's successor in sixteenth-century Russia, and partly inspired by Shakespeare's "Macbeth", Alexander Pushkin's 1825 play showcases the author's mastery of verse and dramatic form. Also included in this volume are Pushkin's celebrated four Little Tragedies: "Mozart and Salieri", "The Miserly Knight", "The Stone Guest" and "A Feast During the Plague".

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

New verse translation with facing Russian text. Includes pictures and extensive section on Alexander Pushkin's life and works. A tale of intrigue, deception, murder and retribution, 'Boris Godunov'; charts the rise and fall of an ambitious prince who cannot avoid facing the consequences of his dark past. Based on the historical figure of the nobleman Boris Godunov, who seized power from Ivan the Terrible's successor in sixteenth-century Russia, and partly inspired by Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', Alexander Pushkin's 1825 play showcases the author's mastery of verse and dramatic form. Also included in this volume are Pushkin's celebrated four Little Tragedies: 'Mozart and Salieri', 'The Miserly Knight', 'The Stone Guest' and 'A Feast During the Plague'.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Alexander Pushkin (1799-1837) was a dramatic and poet, penning such influential works as Eugene Onegin and Boris Godunov. He is now considered the father of modern Russian literature.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Oneworld Classics Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1847491472
• ISBN 13: 9781847491473
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 288