| Masquerade | |
|---|---|
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| Written by | Mikhail Lermontov |
| Original language | Russian |
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Masquerade (Russian: Маскарад) is a verse play written in 1835 by the Russian Romantic writer Mikhail Lermontov.[1][2] The four-act play, set in 1830s St. Petersburg aristocratic society, highlights the rebellious spirit and noble mind of the protagonist, Yevgeny Arbenin. It is often compared with Shakespeare's Othello in its essential story line.[3][4]The play was banned for generations due to its perceived moral offense.[2]
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