Pushkin, Alexander

Novels, Tales, Journeys (Everyman's Library CLASSICS)

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ISBN 13:
9781841594187
author:
Pushkin, Alexander
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Everyman's Library
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Pages:
616
Dimensions:
20.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 centimetres (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£15.59

Description

Alexander Pushkin's Novels, Tales, Journeys is a comprehensive collection of the Russian literary giant's prose works. Spanning short fiction, sketches, and fragments, this volume showcases Pushkin's mastery of both poetry and prose. Among the included works are the masterful 'The Queen of Spades', a nuanced exploration of the supernatural and society, and the novella 'The Captain's Daughter', a rich blend of folk epic, historical narrative, and romance. Other notable pieces include the humorous 'Tales of Belkin' and the autobiographical 'Journey to Arzrum', which recounts Pushkin's travels in the Caucasus during the 1828-9 Russo-Turkish war. This collection offers a unique insight into Pushkin's writing style and the breadth of his literary output, making it an essential read for anyone interested in Russian literature and the 19th-century literary landscape.

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