Screen LibraryRuslan & Ludmila /
"Alexander Pushkin's epic magic-realist tale is brought vividly to life in this translation by D.M. Thomas. Drawing on the Russian folklore of Pushkin's childhood, the poem recounts the abduction of Princess Ludmila by the evil wizard Chernomor and the attempt by the brave knight Rusl...
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Scribner, an imprint of Simon & Schuster UK Ltd,
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| Publisher Address: | London : |
| Publication Dates: | 2019. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: |
English Russian |
| Edition: | English edition. |
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| Summary: |
"Alexander Pushkin's epic magic-realist tale is brought vividly to life in this translation by D.M. Thomas. Drawing on the Russian folklore of Pushkin's childhood, the poem recounts the abduction of Princess Ludmila by the evil wizard Chernomor and the attempt by the brave knight Ruslan to rescue his bride. Ruslan must embark on a perilous quest, encountering an intriguing cast of characters-- including a hermit, a witch and a pugnacious floating head-- before he can be reunited with his love"-- |
| Item Description: |
"A novel in verse"--Cover. "First published in Russian in 1820"--Title page verso. |
| Carrier Form: | xiv, 126 pages ; 19 cm |
| ISBN: |
9781471177453 (hardback) : 1471177459 (hardback) |
| Index Number: | PG3347 |
| CLC: | I512.24 |
| Call Number: | I512.24/P987-1 |