Alexander Pushkin’s epic magic-realist tale is brought vividly to life in this superb 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.Ruslan and Ludmila is a vibrantly colourful blend of traditional chivalry, outrageous humour and exciting escapades:a gorgeous display of the poets astonishing imagination.
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Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 256 ● ISBN 9781471177460 ● Publisher Scribner UK ● Published 2019 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 6819154 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM
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