Pushkin, Alexander
Novels, Tales, Journeys (Everyman's Library CLASSICS)
- 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
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.