Boris Godounov: A National Music Drama, In Three Acts (1911) is a book written by Modeste Petrovich Moussorgsky. It is a dramatic retelling of the life and reign of Boris Godounov, a Russian tsar who ruled in the late 16th century. The book is divided into three acts and is written in the form of a musical drama, with lyrics and music composed by Moussorgsky himself. The story follows Boris as he rises to power, faces challenges to his rule, and ultimately...