The Death Of Ivan The Terrible, A Tragedy - Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy - Bog

""The Death of Ivan the Terrible"" is a tragedy written by Aleksei K. Tolstoi. The play is based on the life of Ivan IV, also known as Ivan the Terrible, the first Tsar of Russia. The play explores the downfall of Ivan's reign and his descent into madness and paranoia. The story begins with Ivan's reign at its peak, but as the play progresses, Ivan becomes increasingly paranoid and cruel, leading to the downfall of his kingdom. The play is a powerful commentary on the dangers of absolute power and the consequences of unchecked ambition. Tolstoi's writing is both poetic and haunting, capturing the tragedy and darkness of Ivan's life. The Death of Ivan the Terrible is a classic work of Russian literature and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Russia or the human condition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.