Boris Godunov: a drama in verse: Play Guide and Free Edition
Boris Godunov: a drama in verse: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Boris Godunov: a drama in verse is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Pushkin, Aleksandr Sergeevich (1799–1837). The listed translation credits are Hayes, Alfred (1857–1936).
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"Boris Godunov: A Drama in Verse" by Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin is a dramatic play written in the early 19th century. The work is set in Russia during the tumultuous reign of Boris Godunov, exploring themes of power, legitimacy, and the consequences of political ambition. The principal characters include Boris Godunov, a peasant’s son who ascends to the throne amid claims of tyranny and murder, and a young monk named Gregory Otrepiev, who emerges as a pretender to the tsar's title, leading to the central conflict of the play. The opening of "Boris Godunov" presents a vivid portrayal of political intrigue and unrest in Russia. As the play begins, key nobles discuss Boris's reluctance to ascend the throne amid the public's discontent and the shadow of the murdered tsarevich Dimitry. Characters like Prince Shuisky and Vorotinsky speculate on Boris's culpability in the young prince's death. The people's cries for leadership set the stage for Boris’s eventual reluctant acceptance of power and introduce Gregory Otrepiev, whose ambitions ignite a turbulent quest for the throne, foretelling the chaotic struggle for authority and legitimacy that unfolds throughout the narrative.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Boris Godunov: a drama in verse
- Author credits: Pushkin, Aleksandr Sergeevich (1799–1837)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Hayes, Alfred (1857–1936)
Catalogue subjects
- Godunov, Boris Fyodorovich, Czar of Russia, 1551 or 2-1605 -- Drama
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- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
- Category: Russian Literature
- Opera
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