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The Short Stories of Pushkin
The Short Stories of Pushkin brings
together some of Alexander Pushkin's most celebrated tales, including The Queen of Spades and The Postmaster. Blending wit, lyricism and profound insight, Pushkin's stories explore themes of love, fate and human nature. His vivid characters and timeless storytelling continue to captivate readers, making this collection a must-have for fans of classic literature. Discover the enduring charm and brilliance of Russia's literary master in this beautifully curated selection.
Pushkin's Tales of wit, fate and timeless charm! Experience the brilliance of Alexander Pushkin, often regarded as the father of modern Russian literature. Pushkin's diverse characters paint a vivid portrayal of 19th-century Russian society. From gripping supernatural encounters to tender human moments, these stories balance emotional depth with philosophical insight. Discover Russia's rich literary heritage through stories that offer insight into its traditions, beliefs and people. A comprehensive yet focused anthology, showcasing Pushkin's versatility as a writer—from light-hearted folk tales to intense moral dramas.
Pushkin's Tales of wit, fate and timeless charm! Experience the brilliance of Alexander Pushkin, often regarded as the father of modern Russian literature. Pushkin's diverse characters paint a vivid portrayal of 19th-century Russian society. From gripping supernatural encounters to tender human moments, these stories balance emotional depth with philosophical insight. Discover Russia's rich literary heritage through stories that offer insight into its traditions, beliefs and people. A comprehensive yet focused anthology, showcasing Pushkin's versatility as a writer—from light-hearted folk tales to intense moral dramas.
188 pages, Paperback
Published October 30, 2024
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About the author
Alexander Pushkin
3,087 books3,465 followersWorks of Russian writer Aleksandr Sergeyevich Pushkin include the verse novel
Eugene Onegin
(1831), the play
Boris Godunov
(1831), and many narrative and lyrical poems and short stories.
See also:
Russian: Александр Сергеевич Пушкин
French: Alexandre Pouchkine
Norwegian: Aleksander Pusjkin
Spanish:Aleksandr Pushkin
People consider this author the greatest poet and the founder of modern literature. Pushkin pioneered the use of vernacular speech in his poems, creating a style of storytelling—mixing drama, romance, and satire—associated ever with greatly influential later literature.
Pushkin published his first poem at the age of 15 years in 1814, and the literary establishment widely recognized him before the time of his graduation from the imperial lyceum in Tsarskoe Selo. Social reform gradually committed Pushkin, who emerged as a spokesman for literary radicals and in the early 1820s clashed with the government, which sent him into exile in southern Russia. Under the strict surveillance of government censors and unable to travel or publish at will, he wrote his most famous drama but ably published it not until years later. People published his verse serially from 1825 to 1832.
Pushkin and his wife Natalya Goncharova, whom he married in 1831, later became regulars of court society. In 1837, while falling into ever greater debt amidst rumors that his wife started conducting a scandalous affair, Pushkin challenged her alleged lover, Georges d'Anthès, to a duel. Pushkin was mortally wounded and died two days later.
Because of his liberal political views and influence on generations of Russian rebels, Pushkin was portrayed by Bolsheviks as an opponent to bourgeois literature and culture and a predecessor of Soviet literature and poetry. Tsarskoe Selo was renamed after him.
See also:
Russian: Александр Сергеевич Пушкин
French: Alexandre Pouchkine
Norwegian: Aleksander Pusjkin
Spanish:Aleksandr Pushkin
People consider this author the greatest poet and the founder of modern literature. Pushkin pioneered the use of vernacular speech in his poems, creating a style of storytelling—mixing drama, romance, and satire—associated ever with greatly influential later literature.
Pushkin published his first poem at the age of 15 years in 1814, and the literary establishment widely recognized him before the time of his graduation from the imperial lyceum in Tsarskoe Selo. Social reform gradually committed Pushkin, who emerged as a spokesman for literary radicals and in the early 1820s clashed with the government, which sent him into exile in southern Russia. Under the strict surveillance of government censors and unable to travel or publish at will, he wrote his most famous drama but ably published it not until years later. People published his verse serially from 1825 to 1832.
Pushkin and his wife Natalya Goncharova, whom he married in 1831, later became regulars of court society. In 1837, while falling into ever greater debt amidst rumors that his wife started conducting a scandalous affair, Pushkin challenged her alleged lover, Georges d'Anthès, to a duel. Pushkin was mortally wounded and died two days later.
Because of his liberal political views and influence on generations of Russian rebels, Pushkin was portrayed by Bolsheviks as an opponent to bourgeois literature and culture and a predecessor of Soviet literature and poetry. Tsarskoe Selo was renamed after him.
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October 10, 2025
The initial set of stories were mind boggling. It made me want to dwell more on his writings. Acute observations, superior sentence constructions I was intrigued. It also presented the less known parts of Russia that I have not engaged with in literature. However the latter stories seem to drag, completely threw me off interest but maybe I will revisit them later. They will speak to me on a clear and sunny day.
August 9, 2025
A few of these stories I really enjoyed but for the most part I was left feeling confused and unsatisfied.
I do love the way he writes his characters though
I do love the way he writes his characters though
April 30, 2025
This book includes works of Russian writer Aleksandr Sergeyevich Pushkin, In the beginning honestly it was difficult to follow, however the stories are really unbelievable and unimaginable. The stories revolve round the 1800s . Every piece of the story is well written and has a element of surprise in the end.
If you do get this book or any stories written by Pushkin. It is advisable to read it once in your life.
Happy Reading
If you do get this book or any stories written by Pushkin. It is advisable to read it once in your life.
Happy Reading
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews