Boris Godunov

"e;Boris Godunov"e; is a play that follows the rule of Tsar Boris Godunov, comprising 25 short scenes. It is an action-packed play, with political intrigues, mysterious deaths, romance, treachery, and murder cover every step. In a way, Pushkin modelled "e;Boris Godunov"e; on Shakespeare's "e;Henry IV"e;, portraying in great and realistic detail the Russian aristocracy and tsardom at the time. A vengeful play, well-written, and historically accurate, it is recommended reading for all fans of Pushkin and Russian literature. The play was made into an opera by Modest Mussorgsky. Deservedly labelled "e;the best Russian poet"e;, Pushkin's short life (1799-1837) did not prevent him from ushering Russian literature into its modern era. A master of the vernacular language and multifarious and vivid writing style, Pushkin's oeuvre was of great influence to a whole legion of Russian writers and literary styles. Among his best-known works are the narrative poems "e;Ruslan and Ludmila"e; and "e;Eugene Onegin"e;, the drama "e;Boris Godunov"e;, several novels, short stories, and fairy tales.