Demetrius, The Impostor: A Tragedy

By Alexander Soumarokove

Book Overview

Demetrius, The Impostor: A Tragedy is a play written by Alexander Soumarokove and published in 1806. The play is set in Russia during the early 17th century and tells the story of Demetrius, who claims to be the son of Ivan the Terrible and the rightful heir to the throne. However, his legitimacy is questioned by the ruling class, who believe him to be an impostor. The play explores themes of power, deception, and betrayal as Demetrius struggles to prove his legitimacy and gain the support of the people. Along the way, he encounters a cast of characters, including his loyal followers, his skeptical advisors, and his ruthless enemies. The play is written in five acts and features a mix of tragedy and political intrigue. It is considered a classic of Russian literature and has been adapted into various forms, including operas, films, and novels.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120187397
• ISBN13: 9781120187390
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"