Considered to be one of the greatest Russian poets and the founder of modern Russian literature, Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin pioneered the use of vernacular speech in his poems and plays. Born in Moscow, Pushkin published his first poem, at the age of fifteen. He became committed to social reform and emerged as a spokesman for literary radicals for which he was exiled to southern Russia. Pushkin died at the young age of thirty-seven when he was mortally wounded in a duel. His famous works include The Captive of the Caucasus, Dubrovsky, The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights, The Queen of Spades, Eugene Onegin, The Captain's Daughter, Winter Evening, Boris Godunov, The Bronze Horseman.
This play poignantly recreates Pushkin's turbulent life, his struggle with himself, his love for Marya Raevsky, and finally his death in a duel with his wife's alleged lover.
Achala Moulik was a member of the IAS. She served as Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India, and later as Secretary, Elementary Education and Literacy to the Government of India. She has been a member of UNESCO-ICOMOS committees on education and culture and was a trustee of the Indian Museum and the National Book Trust, India. An acclaimed novelist, cultural historian, playwright and poet, Achala Moulik is the author of over eighteen books on various subjects including history, literature and art. Besides, she has written numerous articles and has extensively presented radio and television talks.
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