Ivan le terrible; ou, La Russie au XVIe siècle by Tolstoy
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Tolstoy, Aleksey Konstantinovich, graf, 1817-1875
French
"Ivan le terrible; ou, La Russie au XVIe siècle" by Count Alexis Tolstoy is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative focuses on the life of Ivan IV, also known as Ivan the Terrible, who ruled Russia in the 16th century, exploring his complex character and brutal reign. Through Ivan's actions and the political turmoil of th...
impact of absolute power on both the ruler and his subjects. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the setting of 16th century Russia, where the young prince Nikita Sérébrany returns from a failed diplomatic mission in Lithuania. His journey is filled with joy and anticipation to see his homeland again, yet he is confronted with the harsh realities of Ivan's oppressive regime, particularly through the terror of the Opritchniks, the Tsar's secret police. The narrative vividly illustrates the atmosphere of fear and violence that permeates society as Sérébrany learns about the ongoing brutalities inflicted by Ivan's enforcers. The chapter culminates with a dramatic encounter as Sérébrany faces threats from the Opritchniks while attempting to protect the innocents during their ruthless pursuits, setting the tone for the historical drama to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
George Green
1 month agoDuring my studies, I found that the content strikes a great balance between detail and readability. This left a lasting impression on me.
Betty Anderson
2 months agoI have to admit, the clarity of explanations makes revisiting sections worthwhile. I have no regrets downloading this.
Ashley Clark
3 months agoReading this felt refreshing because the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. I would gladly recommend this to others.
Karen Wright
2 months agoDuring my studies, I found that the pacing is just right, keeping you engaged from start to finish. It is definitely a 5-star read from me.
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Donald Robinson
5 months agoI was pleasantly surprised because it challenges the reader's perspective in the most intellectual way. It was exactly what I needed right now.