The Coast of Utopia: A Trilogy

Set against the backdrop of Tsarist autocracy, this trilogy delves into the lives of influential figures like anarchist Michael Bakunin and writer Ivan Turgenev, who embody the Russian intelligentsia. The narrative weaves themes of politics, love, and betrayal, focusing on Alexander Herzen, the first self-proclaimed socialist in Russia. Stoppard intricately explores the tensions between romantic anarchy, utopian ideals, and the quest for political freedom, capturing the fervor of a generation of revolutionaries striving for change.