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Boris Godunov: A Drama In Verse

Boris Godunov: A Drama In Verse

Pushkin, Alexander

Paperback

General Fiction

Publisher Price: $14.99

ISBN10: 9376397363
ISBN13: 9789376397365
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: Nov 1 2025
Pages: 90
Weight: 0.25
Height: 0.22 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Boris Godunov: A drama in verse examines shifting power, uncertainty, and the fragile nature of authority during a turbulent period in Russia. The narrative reflects on how public unrest, political maneuvering, and the weight of past actions shape the rise and instability of a ruler whose position is shadowed by doubt. The work opens with discussions among influential figures who sense the tension surrounding the transfer of power and the unresolved mystery linked to a royal disappearance. As voices within the state express concern over responsibility, ambition, and the expectations of the people, the story introduces a challenger whose aspirations intensify the conflict. These early moments show how fear, loyalty, ambition, and rumor intertwine, revealing a society struggling to define legitimacy. The play uses these elements to explore how authority can fracture under suspicion, how ambition can expand beyond control, and how uncertainty spreads through a nation searching for stability. Through political reflection and emotional undercurrents, the work suggests that power is both desired and feared, often shaped by forces beyond any individual's grasp.

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