Dmitri: A Dramatic Sketch From Russian History (1876)

Dmitri: A Dramatic Sketch From Russian History is a play written by George Gardiner Alexander in 1876. The play is based on the historical figure of Dmitri, the youngest son of Ivan the Terrible, who claimed to be the rightful heir to the Russian throne. The play explores the political turmoil and power struggles that ensued in Russia during the late 16th century, as various factions vied for control of the country. The character of Dmitri is portrayed as a tragic figure, caught between his desire for power and his sense of duty to his people. The play is written in a dramatic style, with intense dialogue and vivid descriptions of the characters and their actions. It is considered a classic of Russian literature and a powerful commentary on the nature of power and politics.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.