Alexander Pushkin's four compact plays, later known as The Little Tragedies, were written at the height of the author's creative powers, and their influence cannot be overestimated. Yet Western readers are far more familiar with Pushkin's lyrics, narrative poems, and prose than with his drama. Setting out to reclaim a cornerstone of Pushkin's work, Evodokimova and her contributors offer the first thorough critical study of these plays. They examine the historical roots and connective themes of the plays, offer close readings, and track the transformation of the works into other genres. Included are new translations by James Falen of the plays The Covetous Knight, Mozart and Salieri, The Stone Guest, and A Feast in Time of Plague.
Reviews
A superb collection of essays, which promises to be an indispensable source of information and critical ideas. - Paul Debreczeny, author of Social Functions of Literature: Alexander Pushkin and Russian Culture



Book Information
ISBN 9780299190248
Author Svetlana Evdokimova
Format Paperback
Page Count 496
Imprint University of Wisconsin Press
Publisher University of Wisconsin Press
Weight(grams) 548g