Ivan the Terrible

"Ivan the Great" of Alexey Nikolaevich Tolstoy is a monumental historical dramatic dialogues, re-creating one of the most broken, harsh and tragic epochs in the history of the Russian state. The play consists of two parts - "The Eagle and his Eagle" and "The Hard Years" - and covers the key stages of the rule of the first Russian tsar. Tolstoy shows the Emperor not just as a cruel ruler, but as a state actor of great mind and impeccable will, who leads an uncompromising struggle against the boyar fatigue and internal conspiracy in the name of strengthening the unity, independence and power of Russia. Through personal tragedies, the loss of the beloved wife of Anastasia, the betrayal of co-workers and the continuing wars, the author reveals the gravity of the royal crown and the spiritual torture of the man who took on himself the responsibility for the fate of the whole country. Tolstoy, with the highest mastery of the drama and a deep understanding of the era, re-creates the spirit of the 16th century, filling the text with a bright historical language, an expression and deep reflection of the nature of power and government debt. ** About what the book in three words:** Power, State, Tragedy. **Who to read:** A lovers of historical drama and classical Russian prose, fans of large-scale works about the rulers and the fate of Russia, as well as everyone who is interested in the 16th century and the work of Alexey Nikolaevich Tolstoy.