Alexander Sumarokov published 1 book. The best-known is Demetrius, the Imposter.
Updated September 2026
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Demetrius, the Imposter
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Demetrius, the Imposter (1806)
About Alexander Sumarokov
Alexander Petrovich Sumarokov was a Russian poet and playwright who single-handedly created classical theatre in Russia, thus assisting Mikhail Lomonosov to inaugurate the reign of classicism in Russian literature.
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- How many books has Alexander Sumarokov written?
- Alexander Sumarokov published 1 book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Alexander Sumarokov's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Demetrius, the Imposter.
- What is Alexander Sumarokov's most famous book?
- Demetrius, the Imposter is Alexander Sumarokov's most widely read book.
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