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The Queen of Spades

The Queen of Spades( )
Author: Pushkin, Alexander
Translator: Twitchell, H.
ISBN:978-1-77545-228-7
Publication Date:Apr 2011
Publisher:Floating Press, The
Book Format:Ebook
List Price:USD $2.99
Book Description:

Renowned Russian author Alexander Pushkin has gained acclaim as one of the most skilled and accomplished literary figures of his generation. Short stories were Pushkin's specialty, and "The Queen of Spades" is an expertly composed tale that addresses timeless themes of greed and acquisitiveness -- and their often-dire consequences.

Book Details
Pages:17
Author Biography
Pushkin, Alexander (Author)
Aleksandr Sergeyevich Pushkin, one of Russian's greatest poets, was born in Moscow on June 6, 1799. He studied Latin and French literature at the Lyceum.

Pushkin was often in conflict with the government and was kept under surveillance for much of his later life. He was also exiled for a period of time.

His works include Eugene Onegin and Ruslan and Ludmila.

Pushkin died on February 10, 1837 in St. Petersburg of a wound received during a duel protecting the honor of his wife.

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