Annajanska, the Bolshevik Empress by Bernard Shaw

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Author Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950
Title Annajanska, the Bolshevik Empress
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annajanska,_the_Bolshevik_Empress
Note Reading ease score: 87.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Eve Sobol, and David Widger
Summary "Annajanska, the Bolshevik Empress" by George Bernard Shaw is a theatrical piece that falls into the category of a drama, written during the early 20th century. This play was performed in the aftermath of World War I and during the volatile period of the Russian Revolution, reflecting the radical changes in power and society at that time. The plot engages with significant themes including the conflict between tradition and revolution, loyalty and betrayal, and the evolving role of women amidst societal upheaval. The story revolves around Grand Duchess Annajanska, who defies her aristocratic heritage by eloping with a young officer and embracing the revolutionary fervor of her time. Within a military office on the east front of Beotia, General Strammfest and Lieutenant Schneidekind wrestle with the chaos of shifting governments and allegiances as Annajanska's actions challenge their established views. Strammfest, loyal to the fallen monarchy, finds himself torn between his beliefs and the changing world, especially in his interactions with Annajanska, who is determined to save the Revolution rather than her royal lineage. The tension between the characters encapsulates the larger societal struggles, revealing Annajanska's transformation into a symbol of defiance and change amidst the backdrop of a collapsing empire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English drama (Comedy)
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Drama
Subject Communism -- Drama
Subject Nobility -- Drama
Subject Soviet Union -- Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 3485
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 13, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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