Ruslan and Lyudmila (Masterplots, Revised Second Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: Alexander Pushkin
- First Published: 1820
- Type of Work: Poetry
- Type of Plot: Mock-heroic
- Time of Work: Late tenth century
- Setting: Russia
- Principal Characters: Ruslan, Lyudmila, Chernomor, The Finn, Naina, Rogday, Farlaf, Ratmir, Vladimir
- Genres: Poetry, Epic, Mock-heroic poetry, Narrative poetry
- Subjects: Magic or magicians, Nineteenth century, Poetry or poets, Life, philosophy of, Romanticism, Russia or Russian people, Princes or princesses, Tenth century
- Locales: Russia
The Story:
As Vladimir and his warrior retinue feasted in celebration of Lyudmila’s marriage, the amorous bridegroom Ruslan plucked at his mustache and waited impatiently for the ceremonies to end. Just as uneasy were his rivals Rogday, Farlaf, and Ratmir, who sat brooding over their love for Lyudmila and their hatred of Ruslan. Finally the newlyweds retired to the bridal chamber, and soon only the rustle of discarded clothing and lovers’ murmurs were to be heard—until suddenly, in a flash of lightning, a roll of thunder, and a puff of smoke, Lyudmila vanished. A...
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