Description
An edition from the 'Golden Tattoo' series. Printed in 12pt type with wide line spacing for maximum readability. Unabridged. Modern translation.
The plot centers on the trial of a young hussar, Alexander Yelagin, who shot his beloved, the actress Maria Sosnovskaya. The narrative is presented from the perspective of a court observer who attempts to unravel the complex relationship between the protagonists through their letters and witness testimony.
Before the court unfolds a story of a morbid, exalted love, saturated with theatricality and a longing for death. Sosnovskaya, disillusioned with life, begs Yelagin to kill her, turning their bond into a bloody ritual.
The finale leaves the question open: was this an act of supreme love and compassion, or a common crime committed under the influence of a momentary madness?
Details
Publisher - Publishing House No. 10
Language - English
Perfect Bound
Contributors
By author
Yulia Basharova
Published Date - 2026-05-27
ISBN - 9781837460571
Dimensions - 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.5 cm
Page Count - 80
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