Annajanska The Bolshevik Empress

""Annajanska The Bolshevik Empress"" is a play written by George Bernard Shaw. The story is set in a fictional country called Balaclava, where the ruling monarch is overthrown by a group of Bolshevik revolutionaries. In the aftermath of the revolution, a new leader emerges - Annajanska, the Bolshevik Empress. Annajanska is a strong and charismatic leader who is determined to create a new society based on the principles of socialism. However, she soon finds herself at odds with the old aristocracy who are unwilling to give up their power and privilege. In order to consolidate her position, Annajanska must use all her political skills to outmaneuver her opponents and win the support of the people.The play is a satire of the Bolshevik revolution and the idealism of the socialist movement. Shaw uses Annajanska's story to explore the complexities of political power and the challenges of creating a new social order. The play is also a commentary on the role of women in politics and the struggle for gender equality.Overall, ""Annajanska The Bolshevik Empress"" is a thought-provoking and entertaining play that offers a unique perspective on the history of socialism and the struggle for social justice.STRAMMFEST [snatching the telephone and listening for the answer]. Speak louder, will you: I am a General I know that, you dolt. Have you captured the officer that was with her?... Damnation! You shall answer for this: you let him go: he bribed you. You must have seen him: the fellow is in the full dress court uniform of the Panderobajensky Hussars. I give you twelve hours to catch him or...what's that you say about the devil?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.