The Death of Ivan the Terrible - A Tragedy in Five Acts

by Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy

Book Overview

"The Death of Ivan the Terrible" was published in 1886. Influenced by Shakespeare, "The Death of Ivan the Terrible" is a historical drama and the first part of Tolstoy's famous dramatic trilogy. All of the three plays were banned upon publication. Considered to be one of the most important works of nineteenth century Russia, the plot revolves around the life of Ivan IV of Russia. Ivan the Terrible brought Russia from the medieval state to an empire,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1446056015
• ISBN13: 9781446056011
• Release Date: April 2011
• Publisher: Read & Co. Classics
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"