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Set against the backdrop of 16th-century Russia, this historical drama explores the tumultuous reign of Ivan IV, known as Ivan the Terrible. The narrative delves into his transformation from a unifying ruler to a paranoid tyrant, highlighting his violent actions, including the murder of his heir, which precipitated a period of chaos known as the "Time of Troubles." Influenced by Shakespeare, this work is a significant piece of Russian literature, reflecting on the costs of power and ambition. It is part of Tolstoy's dramatic trilogy, banned upon release.
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The Death of Ivan the Terrible - A Tragedy in Five Acts, Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy
- Language
- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- The Death of Ivan the Terrible - A Tragedy in Five Acts
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Read & Co. Classics
- Publisher
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 182
- ISBN13
- 9781446056011
- Category
- Theatre / Drama, Propaganda
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of 16th-century Russia, this historical drama explores the tumultuous reign of Ivan IV, known as Ivan the Terrible. The narrative delves into his transformation from a unifying ruler to a paranoid tyrant, highlighting his violent actions, including the murder of his heir, which precipitated a period of chaos known as the "Time of Troubles." Influenced by Shakespeare, this work is a significant piece of Russian literature, reflecting on the costs of power and ambition. It is part of Tolstoy's dramatic trilogy, banned upon release.