Description
In order to rescue his beloved Lyudmila, who has been abducted by the evil wizard Chernomor, the warrior Ruslan faces an epic and perilous quest, encoutering a multitude of fantastic and terrifying characters along the way. The basis for Glinka's famous opera of the same name, Ruslan and Lyudmila - Pushkin's second longest poetical work - is a dramatic and ingenious retelling of Russian folklore, full of humour and irony.
One of the most popular and memorable verses from Russian poetry, known absolutely to anyone from nursery. Now part of our new series of the complete works of Pushkin.
About the Author
Alexander Pushkin (1799-1837) was a dramatist and poet, penning such influential works as Eugene Onegin and Boris Godunov. He is now considered the father of modern Russian literature.
Reviews
He managed what is almost unmanageable: to offer parody and enchantment at the same time -- Colm Toibin
Book Information
ISBN 9781847492968
Author Alexander Pushkin
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Alma Classics
Publisher Alma Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 260g
One of the most popular and memorable verses from Russian poetry, known absolutely to anyone from nursery. Now part of our new series of the complete works of Pushkin.
About the Author
Alexander Pushkin (1799-1837) was a dramatist and poet, penning such influential works as Eugene Onegin and Boris Godunov. He is now considered the father of modern Russian literature.
Reviews
He managed what is almost unmanageable: to offer parody and enchantment at the same time -- Colm Toibin
Book Information
ISBN 9781847492968
Author Alexander Pushkin
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Alma Classics
Publisher Alma Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 260g
