![]() If you stopped ten people in a Russian city and asked about Pushkin, the responses would range from enthusiastic to downright rapturous. You might find a couple of enthusiasts, but some people would admit they’d never read or seen a Shakespeare play, some would say he was boring or overrated, and some would just be non-committal. If you were to stop ten people in the street in any English-speaking country and ask what they thought of Shakespeare, the answers would be all over the map. ![]() People often compare him with Shakespeare, who is seen as the ultimate expression of English literature, but this is inadequate. Pushkin is a remarkable cultural phenomenon in Russia, with no obvious English-language equivalent. ![]() This early Russian silent movie is an adaptation of Tchaikovsky’s opera version of Pushkin’s short story. Alternate Title: Pikovaya Dama (Пиковая дама) ![]()
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