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Larry Wolff on empires and orientalism in Eastern Europe
Explaining Ukraine
Exploration of the Evolution of Mazepa's Portrayal and Influence of Romanticism
This chapter analyzes the shifting representations of Mazepa in different works of literature, highlighting Voltaire's contrasting depictions, Byron's influence on the hero's perception, and Pushkin's challenge of the romanticized image. The discussion delves into the transformation of Mazepa from a charismatic figure to a political traitor, notably seen in Tchaikovsky's opera.
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