The Seattle Opera will be presenting Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin in January 2020. Seattle Public Library created this resource list for middle and high-schoolers inspired to learn more about this opera and its composer, to explore the source material and other writings of luminaries of Russian romantic literature, and to discover Russia-infused YA novels featuring romance, court intrigue and fantasy. Enjoy!
Tsarina
Within the walls of Russia's Winter Palace, Natalya seeks a magical Faberge egg containing the power of the land and the mystics, that promises a life of love for her and Alexei Romanov and the preservation of Romanov Russia.
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Vika and Nikolai are competing in a duel of magical skill to become the tsar's Imperial Enchanter. Only one can survive this game of a lifetime - but what happens when the competitors fall in love? (Also available as an eBook.)
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This classic of Russian literature also features a doomed love affair. (Also available as an eBook.)
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An affable yet comprehensive introduction to the art form.
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A concise history of opera, profusely illustrated with photographs and drawings. (Also available as an eBook.)
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