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The Moor of Peter the Great (Russian: Арап Петра Великого, The Blackamoor of Peter the Great or The Negro of Peter the Great) is an unfinished historical novel by Alexander Pushkin. Written in 1827–1828 and first published in 1837, the novel is the first prose work of the great Russian poet.
The Moor of Peter the Great (Russian: Арап Петра Великого, The Blackamoor of Peter the Great or The Negro of Peter the Great) is an unfinished historical novel by Alexander Pushkin. Written in 1827–1828 and first published in 1837, the novel is the first prose work of the great Russian poet.
The Moor of Peter the Great (Russian: Арап Петра Великого, The Blackamoor of Peter the Great or The Negro of Peter the Great) is an unfinished historical novel by Alexander Pushkin. Written in 1827–1828 and first published in 1837 , the novel is the first prose work of the great Russian poet.
Ibrahim, a former African slave, became a protégé of Peter the Great, who quickly recognized his potential. He was soon sent to Paris, to be taught Western mores, and the ladies instantly realized this guy was hawwt (fanning themselves).
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Jul 3, 2024 · Includes a bibliography of works related to Peter the Great with plot summaries (pg. 186-190). The list below describes major works of fiction featuring Peter the Great. The list is not exhaustive and focuses primarily on works of prose rather than poetry. The items are organized by language.
First up is The Moor of Peter the Great, one of the unfinished stories. Pushkin himself was actually related to a black African something like the title character. I found the depiction of Peter himself to be quite interesting. (I have no idea how historically accurate it is.)
Feb 1, 2018 · According to Anne Lounsbery, a scholar of Russian Literature, “Boyar credentials, African heritage, and a personal link to Peter the Great were all crucial to Pushkin’s identity.” Playing up his connection with Gannibal, the author adopted the nickname “ afrikanets, ‘the African.”
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