Pushkin, Alexander
The Queen of Spades
- ISBN 13:
- 9781387570188
- author:
- Pushkin, Alexander
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- lulu
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 44
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Queen of Spades by Alexander Pushkin is a masterful tale of obsession and chance. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century St Petersburg society, this gripping short story follows Hermann's quest to master the card-table and make his fortune. As he navigates the high-stakes world of gaming, Hermann becomes increasingly entangled in a web of passion and social outcast status. Pushkin's ironical treatment of the romantic dreamer and outsider adds depth to the narrative, hinting at darker forces at play. With its taut plot and exploration of the human condition, The Queen of Spades is a compelling read for those interested in literary fiction and satire.
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