Coronation, or The Last of the Romances

Main Ideas

• The historical context and atmosphere of late 19th-century Russia.
• A detective intrigue involving the kidnapping of an imperial crown.
• The theme of power and its symbols, such as the coronation.
• Psychological portraits of characters and their internal conflicts.
• The juxtaposition of personal interests and state duties.
• The role and influence of secret societies and conspiracies in political life.
• Moral dilemmas and choices faced by the characters.
• Complex relationships between representatives of different social strata.